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(2) axis of power, strategic position upon which affairs hinge: 中樞 central government, central authority, such as Cabinet, Privy Council;
樞衡，樞要 [shu1heng2], [shu1yao4]↓.
2.樞臣 [shu1chen2], n., (LL) high ministers of state.
3.樞衡 [shu1heng2], n. & v.t., balance or axis of power; to hold the the balance of power, to be at the helm of government.
4.樞機 [shu1ji1], n., (1) the hinge, (fig.) axis, helm; the highest positions of power; (2) as in 樞機主教 (Catholic) cardinal.
5.樞近 [shu1jin4], adj., position close to the imperial court.
6.樞軸 [shu1zhu2] ([shu1zhou2]), n., axis of power.
7.樞路 [shu1lu4], n., central posts of government.
8.樞密 [shu1mi4], n., state secret; highest Privy Council;
9.樞密使 [shu1mi4shi3], n., formerly, Privy Councillor.
10.樞紐 [shu1niu3], n., the hinge upon which other things turn or hang, basic determining factor.
11.樞務 [shu1wu4], n., affairs of state; premier's duties.
12.樞要 [shu1yao4], n., the seat of political power.