shū

common
formal
noun

Meaning of

枢 means door shaft; door hinge; central part; core hub. Pronounced shū.

  • door shaft; door hinge
  • central part; core hub

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

shū
 
liú
shuǐ
 

A door hinge never rots; running water never stagnates.

dài
mén
kào
shū
kāi
guān
 

Ancient wooden doors relied on wooden hinges to open and close.