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gear

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chi3lun2 chǐlún

Meaning


Primary

gear

Alternatives

gear wheel, gears, gear wheels

Mnemonic


A 齿轮 gear is a 轮 wheel with 齿 teeth on its outer edge (cogs) so that it can connect with other machinery.

Usage


机器 里 有 很多 齿轮。

There are many gears inside the machine.

这 个 齿轮 太 旧 了。

This gear is too old.

我们 必须 更换 齿轮。

We need to replace the gear.