轴 Stroke Order — How to Write 轴

Stroke Order

轴 is written in 9 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.

轴 Radical and Character Components

Components:车由

轴 is a phono-semantic compound: 车 (wheel) carries the meaning, while 由 indicates the sound.

Radical: 车 + 5 more strokes

轴 Pronunciation and Pinyin

zhóu
zhòu

Meanings of 轴 in Chinese

zhóu轴

an axle; a shaft; a spindle (a cylindrical object passing through the center of a wheel or rotating part)

这辆自行车的轮轴生锈了，转动起来不太灵活

The axle of this bicycle is rusty, making it difficult to turn smoothly.

A cylindrical object used for winding things, similar to an axle, such as a scroll or a roll.

这幅山水画收藏在一个精美的画轴里

This landscape painting is stored in an exquisite scroll.

A measure word for things wound on a spool or spindle (e.g., thread), or for scroll paintings/calligraphy.

她买了三轴丝线，准备织毛衣。

She bought three spools of thread, preparing to knit a sweater.

A spindle or reel used in weaving to hold warp threads, as part of a loom.

纺织工人将丝线缠绕在轴上。

The weaver winds the silk thread onto the spindle.

Refers to a pivotal or central position, often implying significant authority or a key role, as in '当轴' (dāng zhóu) meaning to hold a crucial post or be in power.

他凭借出色的能力，逐渐成为决策层中的当轴人物

He, with his outstanding ability, gradually became a pivotal figure within the decision-making body.

In mathematics, an axis refers to a line around which points rotate or a reference line used to determine the position of points.

在图表中，x轴和y轴决定了点的位置。

In a chart, the x-axis and y-axis determine the position of points.

zhòu轴

In traditional Chinese opera, "大轴子" refers to the last and most anticipated act. "压轴" originally meant the second-to-last act, often a highlight, but colloquially it's widely used to describe the grand finale or the most important performance of an event.

本次音乐节的压轴节目，是由这位国际知名乐团带来的精彩演奏

The grand finale of this music festival is a brilliant performance brought by this internationally renowned orchestra.

Common Words and Phrases with 轴

zhóu轴chéng承

A machine component that supports a rotating or oscillating shaft, allowing smooth motion and reducing friction.

这台机器的轴承需要定期润滑以确保其正常运转。

The bearings of this machine need regular lubrication to ensure its normal operation.

zhóu轴duì对chèn称

Axial symmetry, a property of a geometric figure that remains unchanged when rotated about a given line (the axis of symmetry).

正方形和等腰三角形都具有轴对称性。

Squares and isosceles triangles both possess axial symmetry.

zhóu轴wǎ瓦

A bearing bush or plain bearing component that provides a smooth, wear-resistant surface for a shaft to rotate against, typically made from materials like bronze or anti-friction alloys.