tum

tum

Bánh xe đạp có một cái tum ở chính giữa.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Hub (of a wheel): The central, cylindrical part of a wheel, into which the axle is fitted. It is the core component that connects the wheel to the axle and allows it to rotate.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Trục xe được lắp vào tum. (The axle is fitted into the hub.)
    • Tum bánh xe bị mòn cần phải thay. (The wheel hub is worn and needs to be replaced.)
Advanced Usage
  • This term is technical and is primarily used in mechanical, automotive, or crafting contexts related to wheels and axles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trục tum: axle hub; refers to the assembly of the axle and hub.
    • Kiểm tra trục tum trước khi lắp bánh. (Check the axle hub before mounting the wheel.)
Synonyms
  • Hub: the central part of a wheel.
  • Nave: the central block or hub of a wooden wheel (a more specialized, often historical term).
Related Terms
  • Bánh xe: wheel.
  • Trục xe: axle.
  • Ổ bi: bearing (often found within a hub).