Chinese
zhóu
Meaning: axle; shaft; axis; roller for a scroll; counter for scrolls or rolled paintings
Part of Speech: Noun, Measure word

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Example

車輪的軸壞了,車子無法前進。
车轮的轴坏了,车子无法前进。
The wheel's axle broke, so the vehicle could not move forward.

Usage Notes

The core meaning is a rod or line around which something turns or is organized. It can also refer to the rod of a scroll or serve as a counter for scroll-mounted calligraphy and paintings.

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