鈕 (niǔ) - Button — refers to a button on clothing & a knob

鈕Tone 3

niǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

鈕 · niǔ

Button — refers to a button on clothing;

a knob;

a switch;

also used as a surname.

Button — refers to a button on clothinga knoba switch

Usage highlights

ButtonPush buttonKnobButtonholeControl buttonSurname Niǔ

Synonyms

  • 扣— button, buckle
  • 鍵— key, button (on keyboard)

Antonyms

  • 拉鍊— zipper (alternative fastening method)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Press the button (按鈕) to start the machine.
  • This shirt has beautiful buttons (鈕扣).
  • He adjusted the volume knob (旋鈕) on the stereo.
  • The Niǔ family lives next door (鈕姓).

Collocations

  • Button(鈕扣)
  • Push button(按鈕)
  • Knob(旋鈕)
  • Buttonhole(鈕孔)
  • Control button(控制鈕)
  • Surname Niǔ(鈕姓)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms prominently featuring this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with fasteners and controls in clothing and machinery.
  • Used as a Chinese surname with historical roots.

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