niǔ

common

Meaning of

纽 means handle; knob; part of an object used for lifting; button (on clothing); fastener. Pronounced niǔ.

  • handle; knob; part of an object used for lifting
  • button (on clothing); fastener
  • pivot; hub; key point; crucial link

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Zhè
lǎo
de
chèng
yǒu
tóng
zhì
de
chèng
niǔ
 

This ancient steelyard has a copper handle.

Yìn
zhāng
de
dǐng
shàng
yǒu
jīng
zhì
de
yìn
niǔ
 

There is an exquisite knob on top of the seal.

zhe
chá
de
niǔ
 
xiǎo
xīn
de
dào
shuǐ
 

He held the teapot by its handle and poured water carefully.

Zhè
zi
de
niǔ
huài
le
 
hǎo
 

The handle of this box is broken, making it hard to carry.

Shè
shī
wèi
huā
píng
tiān
jiā
le
shù
xìng
de
niǔ
 

The designer added an artistic knob to the vase.