Writing
轮子 (lún zi) — how to say "wheel" in Chinese
轮子
Wheel
noun
Character composition
轮
wheel; to rotate
子
noun suffix
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
换一个轮子
huàn yí gè lún zi
replace a wheel
自行车轮子
zì xíng chē lún zi
bicycle wheel
Examples
汽车有四个轮子，可以跑得很快。
A car has four wheels and can run very fast.
这个轮子很大。
This wheel is very big.
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Frequently asked questions
Wheel in Chinese language
"wheel" in Chinese is 轮子 (lún zi).
What does 轮子 mean in English?
轮子 (lún zi) means "Wheel".
How is 轮子 pronounced?
It is pronounced lún zi (written as lun zi, lunzi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "wheel" in Chinese characters?
It is written 轮子: 轮 has 8 strokes, 子 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 轮子?
轮子 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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