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Learners often confuse 枢 with similar-sounding words; ensure you distinguish it from 书 (shū), meaning 'book'. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of using it in political discussions where its metaphorical meaning may be more relevant.
Though 枢 is not on the HSK list, it connects with other HSK vocabulary related to parts of objects (like 门 for 'door') and concepts of authority. Focus on the radicals; 枢 contains the 木 (wood) radical, linking it to physical structures.
Learners might mistakenly use 枢 in contexts where another word would be more appropriate, such as using it for 'door' instead of '门' (mén). Always remember that 枢 specifically refers to the hinge or pivot itself.
Pronunciation of 枢
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Etymology of 枢
Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 区 represents the sound. Simplified form of 樞.
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 区 represents the sound. Simplified form of 樞.
- 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half区 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaytree
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say door hinge; pivot; center of power in Chinese
“door hinge; pivot; center of power” in Chinese is枢
The character 枢 (shū) primarily refers to a door hinge or pivot, indicating a point around which something rotates or turns. It can also metaphorically denote a center of power or authority in a political or organizational context, reflecting its role as a crucial point of movement or decision-making.
When to use 枢
Learners often confuse 枢 with similar-sounding words; ensure you distinguish it from 书 (shū), meaning 'book'. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of using it in political discussions where its metaphorical meaning may be more relevant.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 枢 in contexts where another word would be more appropriate, such as using it for 'door' instead of '门' (mén). Always remember that 枢 specifically refers to the hinge or pivot itself.
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Grammar Patterns of 枢
枢 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这是通过中____神经系统的调节作用实现的。
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Word Family of 枢
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What does 中枢 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 枢
It means 'hinge' or 'pivot', referring to something that allows for movement or rotation.
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