How to Write 轴
The character 轴 (zhóu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
轴 is pronounced zhóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Axis; axle; shaft.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zhóu, zhòu.
Common Words with 轴
Example Sentences
这个轴承因为磨损严重，发出了刺耳的摩擦音。
zhè ge zhóu chéng yīn wèi mó sǔn yán zhòng fā chū le cì ěr de mó cā yīn
This bearing made a piercing grinding sound due to severe wear.
机械师正在给这台机器的轮轴加润滑油。
jī xiè shī zhèng zài gěi zhè tái jī qì de lún zhóu jiā rùn huá yóu
The mechanic is adding lubricant to the axle of this machine.
她的精彩歌舞表演是今晚整场晚会的压轴戏。
tā de jīng cǎi gē wǔ biǎo yǎn shì jīn wǎn zhěng chǎng wǎn huì de yā zhòu xì
Her wonderful song and dance performance was the grand finale of tonight's gala.
传统的中国画卷通常需要安装木质的轴子。
chuán tǒng de zhōng guó huà juǎn tōng cháng xū yào ān zhuāng mù zhì dì zhóu zi
Traditional Chinese scrolls usually need to be fitted with wooden rollers.
Practice Writing 轴 (zhóu)
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