輪 (lún) - Wheel & ring

輪Tone 2

lún ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

輪 · lún

Wheel;

ring;

circle;

to take turns;

cycle;

round;

measure word for events, rounds, or turns.

Wheelringcircle

Usage highlights

WheelSteering wheelFerryTake turnsRoundTire

Synonyms

  • 转— to revolve, rotate
  • 圈— circle, ring
  • 环— ring, loop

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop, halt
  • 止— to cease, end

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheel of the car is flat (车轮).
  • We take turns on duty (轮流值班).
  • This is the first round of negotiations (第一轮谈判).
  • The ferry departs every hour (渡轮每小时一班).

Collocations

  • Wheel(车轮)
  • Steering wheel(方向盘)
  • Ferry(渡轮)
  • Take turns(轮流)
  • Round(轮次)
  • Tire(轮胎)

Idioms

  • The wheel of history rolls on(历史车轮滚滚向前)
  • To take turns in succession(轮番上阵)
  • A vicious cycle(恶性循环)
  • Beautiful features(美轮美奂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Buddhism, represents the Wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the teachings of Buddha and the cycle of rebirth.
  • Associated with cycles and repetition in Chinese philosophy, such as the cycle of seasons or reincarnation.
  • Historically important in technology and transportation, from chariot wheels to modern vehicles.

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