涡轮

渦輪

wōlún

noun #19,098

Measure Word

一台涡轮 tái

Meanings

1 turbine

Characters

vortex; whirlpool

Examples

这台发动机用了涡轮增压。

Zhè tái fādòngjī yòng le wōlún zēngyā.

This engine uses turbocharging.

涡轮叶片需要耐高温。

Wōlún yè piàn xūyào nài gāowēn.

Turbine blades need to withstand high temperatures.

Tips

memory

涡 (vortex/whirlpool) + 轮 (wheel) — a turbine is literally a "vortex wheel" that spins from fluid flow.

Stroke Order

涡 wō

轮 lún