鏍 (luó) - Spiral & spiral-shaped object

鏍Tone 2

luó ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

鏍 · luó

Spiral;

spiral-shaped object;

specifically refers to a screw or spiral pattern.

Spiralspiral-shaped objectspecifically refers to a screw or spiral pattern.

Usage highlights

ScrewSpiralScrew threadScrewdriverScrew capSpiral shell

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please tighten the screw (螺丝).
  • The snail has a spiral shell (螺旋壳).
  • This is a spiral staircase (螺旋楼梯).
  • Use a screwdriver to turn the screw (拧螺丝).

Collocations

  • Screw(螺丝)
  • Spiral(螺旋)
  • Screw thread(螺纹)
  • Screwdriver(螺丝刀)
  • Screw cap(螺丝帽)
  • Spiral shell(螺壳)

Idioms

  • Like a snail carrying its shell(如蜗牛负螺)
  • Spiral upward(螺旋上升)
  • Screw thread pattern(螺纹图案)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the metal radical 金 with the character 累, suggesting accumulated metal threads.
  • In traditional craftsmanship, spiral patterns appear in bronze vessels and architectural decorations.
  • Screws and spiral mechanisms represent technological advancement in Chinese engineering history.

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