轮 Stroke Order — How to Write 轮
轮 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 车, 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.
轮 Radical and Character Components
轮 is a phono-semantic compound: 车 (wheel) carries the meaning, while 仑 indicates the sound.
Radical: 车 + 4 more strokes
轮 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lún
Meanings of 轮 in Chinese
1
lún轮
A circular object that rotates on an axle to move a vehicle forward; a wheel or tire.
汽车的右前轮扎了一个钉子。
The car's right front wheel got a nail.
A rotating part, such as a gear or a wheel, that is installed on a machine to facilitate its movement or operation.
这台机器的齿轮需要定期检查。
The gears of this machine need regular inspection.
Refers to a type of boat or ship, often used in compounds like 'riverboat' or 'tugboat'.
江轮在水面上缓慢行驶。
The riverboat is sailing slowly on the water.
Refers to circular or disk-like objects, similar to a wheel, often seen in natural phenomena like the sun (日轮), moon (月轮), or annual rings (年轮).
满月时，天空中的月轮看起来格外明亮。
At full moon, the moon's disk in the sky looks exceptionally bright.
To take turns or rotate, as in shifts, training, rest, or crops.
我们采取轮班制，以确保服务全天候运行
We adopt a shift system to ensure 24/7 service operation.
To turn or rotate; often referring to a round, a turn, or a circuit of an activity.
他每天晚上都会在小区里慢跑一轮。
Every evening, he takes a slow jog around the neighborhood.
Used as a measure word, typically referring to a cycle, especially a 12-year zodiac cycle in comparing ages, or for rounds of events/objects.
他比我大一轮，是个很照顾人的哥哥。
He is one zodiac cycle older than me and is a very caring brother.
Common Words and Phrases with 轮
1
to work in shifts or by turns
这家工厂的工人实行三班倒轮班制，以保证生产线24小时不间断运行
The workers at this factory operate on a three-shift rotation system to ensure the production line runs 24 hours a day without interruption.
2
A musical round or canon, where different groups of singers perform the same melody at staggered intervals.
孩子们在音乐课上学习了一首简单的轮唱歌曲。
The children learned a simple round song in their music class.
3
The teeth on a gear or cogwheel that engage with another to transmit power and motion.
精密的轮齿设计确保了齿轮箱的平稳运行。
The precise design of the gear teeth ensures the smooth operation of the gearbox.
4
a boat or ship propelled by steam power.
孩子们兴奋地看着港口里停靠的轮船。
The children excitedly watched the steamships docked in the harbor.
5
Rounds, turns, or shifts in a sequence or competition.
这次比赛的抽签结果决定了各队在不同轮次中的对阵安排。
The draw results for this competition determined the pairings for each team in different rounds.
6
A boat or ship that transports people, vehicles, or trains across a body of water.
我们坐轮渡去了岛上，欣赏了美丽的海景。
We took the ferry to the island and enjoyed the beautiful sea view.
7
in turns; by turns
为了让大家都有机会发言，我们决定轮番进行讨论。
To give everyone a chance to speak, we decided to conduct the discussion in turns.
8
A spoke, which is a rod or bar connecting the hub to the rim of a wheel.
自行车轮的轮辐需要定期检查以确保骑行安全。
The spokes of a bicycle wheel need to be checked regularly to ensure riding safety.
9
A wheel rim; the metal outer part of a wheel where the tire is mounted.
汽车维修工熟练地更换了损坏的轮箍。
The car mechanic skillfully replaced the damaged wheel rim.
10
The central part of a wheel where the axle attaches, also known as a hub.
汽车的轮毂设计对于车辆的整体外观和性能有着重要影响。
The design of a car's wheel hub has a significant impact on the vehicle's overall appearance and performance.
11
to rotate or take turns
司机们每四个小时轮换一次，以确保行车安全。
The drivers rotate every four hours to ensure driving safety.
12
Samsara; the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (reincarnation), especially in Buddhism.
在佛教中，人们相信生命是一个不断经历生与死的轮回过程。
In Buddhism, people believe that life is a continuous cycle of birth and death, a process of reincarnation.
13
Engine or turbine, especially for a ship.
船舶的轮机是其动力核心，需要工程师们精心操作和维护。
The ship's prime mover is its power core, requiring careful operation and maintenance by engineers.
14
A person who operates the wheel, typically on a ship or other vessel; a wheelman.
轮机手熟练地调整着方向，确保船只平稳航行。
The helmsman skillfully adjusted the direction, ensuring the ship sailed smoothly.
15
Gang rape, which involves two or more men raping the same woman by turns.
警方正在调查一起涉嫌轮奸的案件
The police are investigating a suspected case of gang rape.
16
outline
夕阳西下，远处的山峦只剩下一个模糊的轮廓。
As the sun set, the distant mountains were reduced to a blurry silhouette.
More words with 轮
- chǐ齿lún轮gear
- dǎo导lún轮guide pulley
- dù渡lún轮ferry
- duò舵lún轮A ship's steering wheel.
- duò惰lún轮Idler pulley, Idler gear
- jiāng江lún轮riverboat, river steamer
- jiāo胶lún轮rubber wheel
- liàn链lún轮sprocket, chain wheel
- shā砂lún轮grinding wheel, abrasive wheel
- tū凸lún轮cam
- tuō拖lún轮tugboat, tug
- wō涡lún轮turbine
- yè叶lún轮impeller
- qì汽lún轮jī机steam turbine
- wō涡lún轮jī机turbine
- zhí埴lún轮Haniwa, terracotta figure
- dòng动huá滑lún轮movable pulley
- lún轮liú流take turns, in turn
- lún轮tāi胎tire, tyre
- chē车lún轮wheel
Idioms with 轮
- liù六dào道lún轮huí回the six realms of reincarnation
- shēng生sǐ死lún轮huí回cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
- zhuó斫lún轮lǎo老shǒu手a seasoned veteran
- chē车lún轮zhàn战exhaust opponent with continuous attacks
- cùn寸xiá辖zhì制lún轮A small key element controls a large system
- dà大bài败kuī亏lún轮suffer a crushing defeat and heavy losses
- dà大lù路zhuī椎lún轮evolution from simple to complex
- fǎ法lún轮cháng常zhuàn转The Dharma wheel ever-turning
- měi美huàn奂měi美lún轮magnificent and grand buildings
- xì系mǎ马mái埋lún轮Hold ground with unwavering determination
- xiāng香lún轮bǎo宝qí骑luxurious carriages and precious steeds
- yáng佯lún轮zhà诈bài败feign defeat as a tactic
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Open the tool →Questions about 轮
What does 轮 mean in Chinese?
轮 (lún) means “A rotating part” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 轮?
轮 is pronounced lún in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 轮 have?
轮 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 轮?
轮 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 车. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 轮?
The radical of 轮 is 车, and 轮 is a phono-semantic compound.