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辏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辏còuwheel hub; to convergeng, 13 strokes, radical 车
辏còuhub of wheelunknown, 13 strokes, radical 车
còu(cou4) T4
  1. 1wheel hub; to converge
  2. 2hub of wheel
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March 24, 2026

辏(輳)còu(cou4)

The character 辏 (còu) refers primarily to a wheel hub, which is the central part of a wheel where spokes meet. It can also imply the idea of convergence, suggesting a gathering or coming together at a central point. This term is often used in mechanical contexts or discussions about vehicles.

Strokes13Radical车
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the wheel has significant importance as it represents progress and movement. The design and function of wheels in Chinese inventions highlight the value placed on engineering and innovation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wheel where all the spokes 'còu' (converge) at a central hub. Picture this hub as a cozy gathering spot for the spokes, symbolizing unity and support, helping you remember both the character's form and its meaning.

Meanings of 辏

còu(cou4)
1wheel hub; to converge
2hub of wheel
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About 辏

辏Simplified
輳Traditional
13Strokes
车Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 辏 with similar-sounding words or characters. It's important to use 辏 in contexts related to mechanics or vehicles rather than in everyday conversation. The tone is crucial; remember it’s pronounced with a falling tone (còu).

HSK Study Tips

Though 辏 is not in the official HSK levels, it can be associated with advanced vocabulary for those studying transportation or engineering terms. Focusing on the radicals 辶 (movement) and 车 (vehicle) can help connect it to related concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 辏 in contexts unrelated to wheels or mechanics, such as in casual conversation. For example, saying '我喜欢辏' (I like the hub) instead of using a more common term like '我喜欢车' (I like cars) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 辏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

wheel

Semantic (meaning)车
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Phonetic (sound)奏
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Case file: 辏

  1. 1The meaning half车 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half奏 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywheel
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 辏?

Decomposition of 辏

IDS Structure⿰车奏
辏Full Character
=
车Che1
left
奏zou4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 辏?

How to say wheel hub; to converge in Chinese

“wheel hub; to converge” in Chinese is辏còu

The character 辏 (còu) refers primarily to a wheel hub, which is the central part of a wheel where spokes meet. It can also imply the idea of convergence, suggesting a gathering or coming together at a central point. This term is often used in mechanical contexts or discussions about vehicles.

When to use 辏

Learners often confuse 辏 with similar-sounding words or characters. It's important to use 辏 in contexts related to mechanics or vehicles rather than in everyday conversation. The tone is crucial; remember it’s pronounced with a falling tone (còu).

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 辏 in contexts unrelated to wheels or mechanics, such as in casual conversation. For example, saying '我喜欢辏' (I like the hub) instead of using a more common term like '我喜欢车' (I like cars) is incorrect.

Write 辏

辏

Practice writing 辏 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 辏

Words Containing This Character1
辏còuto converge輳
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Compound Meaning

What does 辏 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 辏

You might say, '这个车的辏很坚固' (The hub of this car is very sturdy).

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