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螺纹
luówén
Description
“螺纹”是像螺旋一样、一圈一圈的纹路，常常出现在螺丝或瓶盖上。
"螺纹" are spiral-like, circular grooves often found on screws or bottle caps.
手指上也有螺纹，每个人的都不一样。
There are also 螺纹 on fingertips, and everyone's are different.
Meanings
螺纹luówén
screw thread; spiral grooves on a screw or cap
这个螺丝的螺纹坏了，拧不紧。
The thread on this screw is damaged and can't be tightened.
螺纹luówén
whorl; spiral pattern (e.g. fingerprint)
他手指上的螺纹很清楚。
The ridges on his finger are very clear.
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Notes
- Etymology
螺 (spiral/snail-shell) + 纹 (pattern/line), literally "spiral pattern."
- Nuance
technical term common in mechanics; also used for spiral marks like fingerprints.
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