轂 (gǔ) - Hub — the central part of a wheel & also refers to the wheel itself in classical

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gǔ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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轂 · gǔ

Hub — the central part of a wheel where the spokes converge;

also refers to the wheel itself in classical texts.

Hub — the central part of a wheelalso refers to the wheel itself in classical

Usage highlights

Wheel hubChariot hubHub assemblyHub bearingHub capWooden hub

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 輻— spoke (peripheral component)
  • 輪緣— rim (outer edge)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheel hub was made of sturdy wood (木轂).
  • Ancient chariots had bronze fittings on the hubs (車轂).
  • The hub connects the axle to the spokes (輪轂).
  • In mechanics, the hub transmits torque (動力轂).

Collocations

  • Wheel hub(輪轂)
  • Chariot hub(車轂)
  • Hub assembly(轂組)
  • Hub bearing(轂軸承)
  • Hub cap(轂蓋)
  • Wooden hub(木轂)

Idioms

  • Jostling hubs and striking axles(轂擊肩摩)
  • Wheel hubs boiling like soup(轂煮)
  • Hubs and spokes working together(轂輻相成)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese vehicle manufacturing, the hub was a critical component determining wheel strength and durability.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing transportation and warfare equipment.
  • Metaphorically represents centrality and convergence in philosophical contexts.

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