钮 (niǔ) - Button, knob & a surname

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niǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 钅

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钮 · niǔ

Button, knob;

a surname;

to fasten or connect;

historically refers to a type of seal or insignia.

Button, knoba surnameto fasten or connect

Usage highlights

ButtonKnobSurname NiǔControl knobSeal knobBell button

Synonyms

  • 按钮— Button (general term for push-button)
  • 扣子— Button (especially for clothing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Press the button (按钮) to start the machine.
  • The shirt has decorative buttons (钮扣).
  • He adjusted the volume knob (旋钮) on the stereo.
  • Niǔ is a relatively rare surname (钮姓).

Collocations

  • Button(按钮)
  • Button(钮扣)
  • Knob(旋钮)
  • Surname Niǔ(钮姓)
  • Control knob(控制钮)
  • Seal knob(印钮)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring 钮 as a key character are commonly used.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 钮 originally referred to the knob on a seal used for stamping, connecting it to authority and documentation.
  • As a surname, 钮 is relatively uncommon but has historical presence in China.
  • In modern usage, it primarily denotes mechanical fasteners and controls, reflecting technological adaptation.

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