齿轮

齒輪

chǐlún

noun #13,096

Measure Word

一个齿轮 gè

Meanings

1 gear
2 cogwheel

Characters

Examples

这台机器的齿轮坏了，需要更换。

zhè tái jīqì de chǐlún huài le, xūyào gēnghuàn.

The gear on this machine is broken and needs to be replaced.

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usage

Common compounds: 齿轮箱 (gearbox), 齿轮传动 (gear drive). Also used figuratively: 命运的齿轮开始转动 (the gears of fate begin to turn).

Stroke Order

齿 chǐ

轮 lún