Chinese

sùliào
Meaning: plastic
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

塑
料

Example sentences

This factory produces various plastic products.
這種新材料可以替代塑料。
这种新材料可以替代塑料。
This new material can replace plastic.
為了保護環境,我們應該積極回收廢紙和塑料瓶。
为了保护环境,我们应该积极回收废纸和塑料瓶。
To protect the environment, we should actively recycle waste paper and plastic bottles.
農民在塑料大棚裡種植反季節蔬菜。
农民在塑料大棚里种植反季节蔬菜。
Farmers grow off-season vegetables in plastic greenhouses.

Usage Notes

Refers to synthetic materials that can be molded. In Taiwan, '塑膠' is more commonly used.

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