The chinese kongzhu differs from the diabolo in three primary ways : ( 1 ) the axle of the chinese kongzhu is much longer than that of the diabolo . ( 2 ) the chinese kongzhu has flat side ( s ) like wheel ( s ) whereas the diabolo consists of two bell - shapes . ( 3 ) the chinese kongzhu has air grooves built into their construction 中国的空竹不同于迪亚波罗,主要有以下三点:首先,空竹的轴要比迪亚波罗的长得多,其次,空竹的两端或一端是轮状的圆盒,而迪亚波罗一般为碗状的两端。