Definition
轴心 is a noun meaning 'axis' or 'axle center', used both literally (the central shaft of a wheel or machine) and figuratively (a central or pivotal point, like the Axis powers in WWII or a core idea). In modern Chinese, you'll also see it in abstract contexts like 轴心国 ('Axis powers') or 文化轴心 ('cultural axis').
n.
axle centercentral shaft of a wheel or machineaxis (political or conceptual center)
Examples
- 轴心，。Chēlún de zhóu huài le, xūyào huàn yí gè.The axle center of the wheel is broken and needs to be replaced.
- 轴心。Zhège dìqū shì gǔdài wénmíng de zhóu zhī yī.This region was one of the axes of ancient civilization.
- ，。Èrzhàn qījiān, zhóu guó yǔ tóngméng guó jìnxíng le jīliè zhàndòu.During WWII, the Axis powers fought fierce battles against the Allies.
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