橡胶 (xiàng jiāo): rubber; caoutchouc

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HSK 7noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: rubber; caoutchouc
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

rubber
caoutchouc

Chinese explanation

一种高弹性的高分子材料，从橡胶树等植物中提取的汁液加工而成，也有人工合成的
可用来制造轮胎、胶鞋、手套等物品。

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The soles of these sneakers are made of rubber, so it's not easy to slip on wet ground on rainy days.

The worker put on thick rubber gloves and carefully inspected the machine to prevent being cut by sharp metal edges.

To let children play safely, a layer of rubber padding was placed under the swings in the park, so even if they accidentally fall, they won't get hurt.

This rubber boat is made of sturdy rubber and can travel in rapid rivers without being easily punctured by reefs.

When disposing of these old tires, the rubber and steel wire must first be separated, which makes recycling more convenient.

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