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弹簧
tánhuáng
Description
弹簧是一种可以压缩和伸长的东西，一般用金属做成。
A 弹簧 is something that can be compressed and stretched, usually made of metal.
很多床、笔和车里都有弹簧，它可以让东西变得有弹性。
Many beds, pens, and cars have 弹簧, which make things elastic.
Meanings
弹簧tánhuáng
spring (elastic metal coil)
这张床的弹簧很软。
The springs in this bed are very soft.
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Notes
- Etymology
弹 (elastic/bounce) + 簧 (reed, a springy metal part).
- Nuance
refers to the mechanical coil; use 弹性 for the abstract quality of elasticity.
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