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钢 (gāng): steel

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noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
steel
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun
Strokes
9
Radical
钅
Structure
左右结构

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  • steel

Chinese explanation

  • 一种用铁和碳等元素炼成的金属材料,质地坚硬,有韧性,可以锻造和轧制,广泛用于制造机器、建筑、工具和日常用品。也常用来比喻坚强、刚强的性格或意志,如钢铁般的意志。

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Example sentences

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This bridge is built of steel, so it is very sturdy and can bear the weight of many vehicles.

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Mom sharpened the knife a few times on a steel sharpening rod, and the knife immediately became much sharper.

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To build this skyscraper, workers used thousands of tons of steel, and the project took three years to complete.

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This wok is made of steel, conducts heat quickly, and is suitable for high-temperature stir-frying.

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His will is as strong as steel; no matter how many difficulties he encounters, he never gives up.

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