syu1 nau2樞紐枢纽
Jyutpingsyu1 nau2
Yalesyū náu
Definition
A pivot, hub, axis, or key position.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts to describe infrastructure, logistics, or organizational structures. It carries a sense of structural importance, acting as the central point through which everything else connects or flows. You will rarely hear it used in casual, everyday conversation about personal relationships or simple objects.
Measure word
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This place is the transportation hub of the whole city.
He is a very important pivot point within the company.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct synonym for center or middle, but it specifically implies a functional role as a connector or a point of convergence. Avoid using it to describe the physical center of a room or a simple focal point.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
