Chinese
gāngjīn
Meaning: steel reinforcing bar; rebar
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鋼筋
鋼
筋
钢筋
钢
筋

Example sentences

Construction workers are carrying heavy steel bars.
這座橋是用鋼筋混凝土建造的,非常堅固。
这座桥是用钢筋混凝土建造的,非常坚固。
This bridge is built with reinforced concrete and is very sturdy.
這棟建築的骨架是由鋼筋構成的。
这栋建筑的骨架是由钢筋构成的。
The framework of this building is made of steel bars.

Usage Notes

Used primarily in construction and civil engineering to reinforce concrete.

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