橾
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Meaning: the hole in the center of a wheel accommodating the axle
💡 Think 'shū' as 'shaft'—the hole where the axle shaft goes.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 橾 (shū), we find its radical 木 'tree' or 'wood' hinting at an ancient wooden wheel. This rare character specifically denotes the central hole of a wheel that accommodates the axle, a critical engineering feature in early chariots. Its usage is almost exclusively classical, reflecting the sophisticated carpentry of ancient China.
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