zyu2 zuk6主軸主轴
Jyutpingzyu2 zuk6
Yalejyú juhk
Definition
Main axis, shaft, or spindle; the central theme or focus of an event, story, or activity.
- the main axis, shaft, spindle, or core
- figurativethe central theme, focus, or main line of a story or event
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How it's used
Used primarily in abstract contexts to describe the central theme or core direction of a project, narrative, or argument. It functions as a formal, analytical term rather than a physical description of machinery in daily speech. When discussing literal mechanical parts, people prefer using 軸心 or 轉軸.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The main storyline of this movie is very clear.
Do you know what the core focus of this plan is?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the physical axle of a car or bicycle, as it sounds overly academic or metaphorical in those contexts.
Grammar color guide
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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.
