HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
disk
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
ring
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
steamship
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
to take turns
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
to rotate
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
by turn
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
classifier for big round objects: disk, or recurring events: round, turn
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
轮
lún
wheel; to turn, to revolve; to recur
HSK 6, zg, 8 strokes, radical 车, rank #1124, Medium
lún(lun2) T2
1wheel
2disk
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March 24, 2026
轮(輪)lún(lun2)
The character 轮 (lún) primarily means 'wheel' or 'disk' and can also refer to the concept of rotation or taking turns. It is commonly used in contexts involving transportation (like steamships) and can also denote a sequence of events or actions that repeat, such as taking turns in games or discussions.
Strokes8Radical车Frequency#1124DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, cycles and turns are significant, symbolizing the natural order and balance, much like the wheel of life. The concept of taking turns reflects the importance of harmony and cooperation in social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant wheel (轮) rolling down a hill, turning as it goes. The character's components evoke the motion of turning, with the top resembling a circular shape. Picture yourself taking turns on this wheel, emphasizing both its physical and abstract meanings.
Meanings of 轮
lún(lun2)
1wheel
2disk
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About 轮
轮Simplified
輪Traditional
8Strokes
车Radical
状态词zgnqv (stat.)Part of Speech
#1124Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2BCT✓CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 轮
Quick Contrast
车轮 (chēlún, wheel of a vehicle) vs 轮子 (lúnzi, general term for wheel) — use 轮 (lún) when referring to the concept of rotation or taking turns, and 车轮 (chēlún) specifically for vehicle wheels.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant wheel (轮) rolling down a hill, turning as it goes. The character's components evoke the motion of turning, with the top resembling a circular shape. Picture yourself taking turns on this wheel, emphasizing both its physical and abstract meanings.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation of 轮, ensuring the tone is correct to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. It is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in discussions about mechanics or schedules. Common collocations include 轮流 (lún liú, 'to take turns') and 轮胎 (lún tāi, 'tire').
HSK Study Tips
Although 轮 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it relates to HSK 2 vocabulary surrounding travel and transportation. Learners should focus on its usage in cycles and rotations, which can connect with other HSK vocabulary related to movement and time.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, cycles and turns are significant, symbolizing the natural order and balance, much like the wheel of life. The concept of taking turns reflects the importance of harmony and cooperation in social interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 轮 (lún) with 轮子 (lúnzi), which specifically means 'wheel' and can lead to redundancy. Avoid saying '我有一个轮' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè lún) when you should say '我有一个轮子' (Wǒ yǒu yī gè lúnzi).
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Grammar Patterns of 轮
轮 carries 9 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
除了给____胎充气外，我没做过任何汽车保养。
Other than blowing up a tyre I hadn't done any car maintenance.
Common Confusions with 轮
轮vs伦
lún
Same pronunciation but different meaning.
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Which character means "wheel"?
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Example Sentences for 轮 (10)
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1
除了给轮胎充气外，我没做过任何汽车保养。
chú le gěi lún tāi chōng qì wài， ， wǒ méi zuò guò rèn hé qì chē bǎo。
Other than blowing up a tyre I hadn't done any car maintenance.
2
佩罗期待着新一轮的竞选宣传节目的播出。
pèi luó qī dài zháo xīn yī lún de jìng xuǎn xuān chuán jié mù de bō chū。
Perot hoped to run another series of campaign infomercials.
3
为避免相撞而刹车时，他听到了轮胎与地面刺耳的摩擦声。
wéi bì miǎn xiāng zhuàng ér chà chē shí， ， tā tīng dào le lún tāi yǔ dì miàn cì ěr de mó cā。
He heard tires squeal as the car braked to avoid a collision.
The three acts will alternate as headliners throughout the tour.
9
他是个脸部轮廓分明、皱纹明显的矮个子男人。
tā shì gè liǎn bù lún kuò fēn míng、 、 zhòu wén míng xiǎn de ǎi gè zǐ nán。
He's a very small man with a lined, craggy face.
10
一只轮胎被扎破后，他的车翻了个底朝天。
yī zhī lún tāi bèi zā pò hòu， ， tā de chē fān le gè dǐ zhāo。
His car rolled over after a tyre was punctured.
Cultural Notes for 轮
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, cycles and turns are significant, symbolizing the natural order and balance, much like the wheel of life. The concept of taking turns reflects the importance of harmony and cooperation in social interactions.
Word Family of 轮
Words Containing This Character20
轮lúnwheel輪
轮胎lúntāitire輪胎
轮椅lúnyǐwheelchair輪椅
轮流lúnliúto alternate輪流
轮子lúnziwheel輪子
车轮chēlúnwheel車輪
首轮first round (of a competition etc)首輪
第二轮second round (of match, or election)第二輪
轮廓lúnkuòan outline輪廓
邮轮ocean liner郵輪
轮回to reincarnate輪迴
齿轮(machine) gear齒輪
三轮车pedicab三輪車
第一轮first round (of match, or election)第一輪
轮船lúnchuánsteamship輪船
油轮tanker (ship)油輪
渡轮ferry boat渡輪
左轮手枪revolver左輪手槍
涡轮turbine渦輪
轮班shift working輪班
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Compound Meaning
What does 轮 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 轮
轮 is pronounced as 'lún' with a rising tone. The 'l' is similar to the English 'l', and the 'ún' has a nasalized vowel sound. Practice saying it in different contexts to get comfortable with the pronunciation.
轮 (lún) refers to a wheel or disk, focusing on the object's function in rotation or movement. 圆 (yuán), on the other hand, means 'round' or 'circular', emphasizing the shape rather than the function. Understanding this difference can help in using these words appropriately in context.
You can use 轮 (lún) in a sentence to describe something that rotates, like '这个车轮很大' (This wheel is very big). It can also be used in expressions related to taking turns, such as '轮到你了' (It's your turn).
轮 (lún) primarily means 'wheel' or 'disk' in Chinese. It can also refer to a 'ring' or 'steamship'. Additionally, it is used in contexts such as 'to take turns' or 'to rotate'.
In everyday conversation, 轮 typically refers to a wheel or disk, and can be used in contexts like transportation or discussing schedules.
You can remember the pronunciation 'lún' by associating it with 'tune,' as in tuning a wheel to make it spin smoothly.
Yes, for example: 我们可以轮流发言 (Wǒmen kěyǐ lún liú fāyán), which means 'We can take turns speaking.'
