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gear

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chi3lun2 chǐlún

Meaning


Primary

gear

Alternatives

gear wheel, gears, gear wheels

Mnemonic


A 齒輪 gear is a 輪 wheel with 齒 teeth on its outer edge (cogs) so that it can connect with other machinery.

Usage


機器 裡 有 很多 齒輪。

There are many gears inside the machine.

這 個 齒輪 太 舊 了。

This gear is too old.

我們 必須 更換 齒輪。

We need to replace the gear.