枢
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Meaning: hinge; pivot
💡 Think 'shoo' the door hinge—it pivots like a swing.
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Character Story & Explanation
枢 (shū) means 'hinge' or 'pivot', both literally and metaphorically. In Chinese worldview, it symbolizes a crucial point upon which things turn, like the center of a door. This concept extends to politics (e.g., 中枢 'central pivot') and philosophy, reflecting the idea that key elements control systems.
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