Chinese
jīnshǔ
Meaning: metal
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這種金屬具有很好的導熱性。
这种金属具有很好的导热性。
This metal has very good thermal conductivity.
鐵是一種非常有用的金屬。
Iron is a very useful metal.
金屬能導電。
Metals can conduct electricity.
這家工廠用電爐冶金,以提高金屬純度。
This factory uses electric furnaces for metallurgy to increase the purity of the metal.
工廠裡的技術員正在焊接金屬支架。
The technician in the factory is welding a metal bracket.

Usage Notes

Refers to materials like gold, silver, copper, iron, etc., that are typically hard, shiny, and good conductors.

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