may-Æ¡
Definition
- Noun:
- Hub (of a wheel): The central part of a wheel, into which the axle is fitted and from which the spokes radiate. This is the primary and most common meaning.
- Nave: An alternative, more technical term for the hub of a wheel.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công nhân thay thế may-ơ bị hỏng của bánh xe. (The worker replaced the damaged hub of the wheel.)
- May-ơ bằng thép giúp bánh xe chắc chắn hơn. (A steel hub makes the wheel stronger.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specific to mechanics and wheel construction. It is rarely used in figurative or extended contexts in modern Vietnamese.
Variants and Related Words
- Trục bánh xe: axle.
- Nan hoa: spoke (of a wheel).
- Vành bánh xe: rim (of a wheel).
Synonyms
- Hub: The central part of a wheel.
- Nave: The hub of a wheel (archaic or technical).
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific technical term.