zau6軸轴
Jyutpingzau6
Yalejauh
Definition
An axle, shaft, or spindle; the central rotating part of a machine component.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the central rod or spindle that allows a wheel or gear to rotate. While it appears in technical contexts, it is also used in everyday speech when discussing vehicle maintenance or mechanical repairs. It is distinct from general rods or bars because it implies a functional role in rotation.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 軸心, which refers to the central axis or pivot point of a system rather than the physical axle component itself.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
