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“hub” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshū niǔ

Example

这个机场是国际航班的枢纽。zhè ge jī chǎng shì guó jì háng bān de shū niǔ

This airport is a hub for international flights.

Illustration for 枢纽 (hub)

How to say “hub” in Chinese

“Hub” in Chinese is 枢纽 (shū niǔ).

A central node lets separate paths meet, exchange, and continue.

Full entry for 枢纽: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 枢纽

这条铁路把几座城市连成了区域性的枢纽。zhè tiáo tiě lù bǎ jǐ zuò chéng shì lián chéng le qū yù xìng de shū niǔ

This railway linked several cities to form a regional hub.

Tips for using 枢纽

  • In formal Chinese, this word often appears in reports about transport, communication, and other large systems rather than in casual conversation.

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