方向盘 fāngxiàngpán steering wheel
How to remember 方向盘: 方 direction + 向 towards + 盘 tray = steering wheel.
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How it is used
- The steering wheel of a vehicle - 握住方向盘 (wòzhù fāngxiàngpán) grip the wheel.
- Transparent compound (方向 direction + 盘 disc). Figuratively 'being in control/at the wheel'.