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橡胶
xiàngjiāo
Description
橡胶是一种软软的、可以拉长的材料，很多东西都是用橡胶做的。
"橡胶" is a soft, stretchable material used to make many things.
比如汽车的轮胎和一些鞋底都用了橡胶。
For example, car tires and some shoe soles are made of "橡胶".
Meanings
橡胶xiàngjiāo
rubber (the material)
轮胎是用橡胶做的。
The tire is made of rubber.
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Notes
- Etymology
橡 (oak/rubber tree) + 胶 (glue, gum), literally the gum from the tree.
- Nuance
refers to the material; use 橡皮 for a pencil eraser.
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