tum
Definition
- 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).