轴 突

zhóu tūdictionary entry

axon

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

軸突轴突 [zhou2 tu1] /axon/

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Other forms in these source records: 軸突

轴
zhóu
axis / axle / spool (for thread) / roller (for scrolls) / classifier for calligraphy rolls etc
zhòu
used in 壓軸|压轴[yā zhòu] / Taiwan pr. [zhóu]
突
tū
to dash / to move forward quickly / to bulge / to protrude / to break through / to rush out / sudden / Taiwan pr. [tú]

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