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旋钮
xuánniǔ
Description
旋钮是机器或电器上可以用手转动的小圆东西。
A 旋钮 is a small round object on a machine or appliance that can be turned by hand.
你转动旋钮就能开大声音或者调温度。
You can turn the 旋钮 to increase the volume or adjust the temperature.
Meanings
旋钮xuánniǔ
knob; dial you turn by hand
请把这个旋钮向右转。
Please turn this knob to the right.
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Notes
- Etymology
旋 (to rotate) + 钮 (button/knob), literally a button you turn.
- Nuance
旋钮 turns to adjust, while 按钮 (button) is pressed.
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