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纽 Stroke Order — How to Write 纽

Stroke Order

纽 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

纽 Radical and Character Components

Components:纟丑

纽 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 丑 indicates the sound.

Radical: 纟 + 4 more strokes

纽 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • niǔ

Meanings of 纽 in Chinese

1

niǔ纽

A loop, knob, or handle on an object for lifting or hanging, such as the knob of a scale or a seal.
这枚古老的印章,它的印纽雕刻得非常精美。
The knob of this ancient seal is exquisitely carved.
A small disk, ball, or other shape used to fasten clothes.
这件衬衫的纽扣掉了,我得把它缝上。
A button on this shirt fell off; I need to sew it on.
A control mechanism, a key point, or a link that connects things.
这个城市是区域交通的枢纽。
This city is the hub of regional transportation.
The small, newly formed fruit of a plant, especially a melon or gourd; a young fruit.
这棵藤上结满了小瓜纽儿,看起来非常可爱。
This vine is covered with tiny melon fruits, looking very adorable.

Common Words and Phrases with 纽

1
niǔ纽dài带
a link or tie
共同的兴趣爱好常常成为朋友之间牢固的纽带。
Shared hobbies and interests often form a strong bond between friends.
2
niǔ纽jié结
A knot, especially one made of fabric or used as a button; it can also figuratively refer to the crux or central point of a problem or contradiction.
这个项目进度缓慢的关键纽结在于部门间的沟通不畅。
The crucial knot in this project's slow progress lies in the poor communication between departments.
3
niǔ纽kòu扣
A small object, typically round, used to fasten clothes.
她把外套的纽扣系好,以抵御寒风。
She buttoned up her coat to ward off the cold wind.
4

niǔ纽yuē约

New York City is a major US city, the most populous in the Western Hemisphere, known for being a major cultural and entertainment center and home to the United Nations Headquarters.
我梦想有一天能去纽约的百老汇看一场音乐剧。
I dream of one day going to New York City to see a musical on Broadway.
5
niǔ纽zǐ子
Button
这件衬衫的纽子掉了,需要重新缝上。
The button on this shirt has fallen off and needs to be sewn back on.

More words with 纽

  • shū枢niǔ纽hub, pivot
  • chèng秤niǔ纽The lifting cord of a steelyard.
  • qìn揿niǔ纽snap fastener
  • niǔ纽pàn襻button loop, frog
  • jiāo交tōng通shū枢niǔ纽transport hub, transportation hub
  • yìn印niǔ纽seal knob, seal finial
  • qíng情gǎn感niǔ纽dài带emotional bond, emotional tie
  • guā瓜niǔ纽ér儿young melon, melon sprout
  • zhòng重yào要shū枢niǔ纽Important hub, Key center

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Questions about 纽

What does 纽 mean in Chinese?

纽 (niǔ) means “A loop” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 纽?

纽 is pronounced niǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 纽 have?

纽 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 纽?

纽 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 纽?

The radical of 纽 is 纟, and 纽 is a phono-semantic compound.

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