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铰链

hinge

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

jiao3lian4 • jiǎoliàn

Meaning

Primary

hinge

Mnemonic

A 铰链 hinge is a sort of 链 chain with a just two links in it. When it opens and closes, it looks like you are 铰 cutting with scissors as it makes a similar motion.

Usage

门 的 铰链 发出 声。

The door's hinge made a sound.

他 用 新 铰链 修理 了 橱柜。

He repaired the cabinet with a new hinge.

这 扇 门 的 铰链 需要 润滑。

The hinge of this door needs lubrication.