轱 (gū) - hub (of a wheel) & wheel

轱Tone 1

gū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

轱 · gū

hub (of a wheel);

wheel;

cart

hub (of a wheel)wheelcart

Usage highlights

wheel hubcart wheelwooden wheeliron wheelwheel rimrolling wheel

Synonyms

  • 轮— wheel
  • 毂— hub (of a wheel)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wheel hub needs replacement (车轱辘需要更换).
  • He pushed the cart (他推着轱辘车).
  • The wheel is turning (轱辘在转动).

Collocations

  • wheel hub(车轱辘)
  • cart wheel(轱辘车)
  • wooden wheel(木轱辘)
  • iron wheel(铁轱辘)
  • wheel rim(轱辘圈)
  • rolling wheel(滚轱辘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for wooden wheels in traditional Chinese carts and carriages.
  • Represents basic transportation technology in ancient China.

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