枢 (shu1)

Meaning:

(bound form) hinge; pivot (usu. fig.)

Pinyin: shu1
Strokes: 8
Radical: 枢

How to Write 枢 - undefined Strokes

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About "枢" in Chinese

The Chinese character 枢 (shu1) means "(bound form) hinge; pivot (usu. fig.)". This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 枢 include: 中枢, 天枢, 枢垣.

📚 Words and Phrases with 枢

Common words containing this character

中枢 zhong1 shu1
center; hub
HSK 2
天枢 Tian1 shu1
Dubhe; Alpha Ursae Majoris in the Big Dipper
HSK 2
枢垣 shu1 yuan2
censorate
HSK 2
枢机 shu1 ji1
cardinal (Catholicism)
HSK 2
要枢 yao4 shu1
important hub; key position
HSK 2
灵枢经 Ling2 shu1 jing1
Lingshu Jing (Divine Pivot, or Spiritual Pivot), ancient Chinese medical text (c. 1st century BC)
HSK 3
交通枢纽 jiao1 tong1 shu1 niu3
traffic hub
HSK 4
户枢不蠹 hu4 shu1 bu4 du4
lit. a door hinge never becomes worm-eaten
HSK 4
中枢神经系统 zhong1 shu1 shen2 jing1 xi4 tong3
central nervous system, CNS
HSK 5
流水不腐，户枢不蠹 liu2 shui3 bu4 fu3 , hu4 shu1 bu4 du4
lit. flowing water does not rot, nor a door-hinge rust (idiom)
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📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "枢"?
The pinyin is shu1
How many strokes does "枢" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "枢" mean?
(bound form) hinge; pivot (usu. fig.)
What is the radical of "枢"?
The radical is "枢"