旋钮

旋鈕

xuánniǔ

noun #28,558

Measure Word

一个旋钮 gè

Meanings

1 knob (e.g. on a radio, appliance, or control panel)
2 rotary button; dial

Characters

to spin; to rotate; to whirl

button; knob; fastener

Examples

HSK 3

收音机上的旋钮已经坏了。

Shōuyīnjī shàng de xuánniǔ yǐjīng huài le.

The knob on the radio is already broken.

HSK 6

调节音量要转动这个旋钮。

Tiáojié yīnliàng yào zhuǎndòng zhège xuánniǔ.

To adjust the volume, turn this knob.

Tips

memory

旋 means 'to spin/rotate' and 钮 means 'button/fastener'. A 旋钮 is literally a 'spinning button' - a rotary knob you turn.

Stroke Order

旋 xuán

钮 niǔ