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青铜
qīngtóng
Description
青铜是一种金属，颜色有点绿或黄。
"青铜" is a metal with a color that is somewhat green or yellow.
很久以前的人用青铜做工具和武器。
Long ago, people used "青铜" to make tools and weapons.
Meanings
青铜qīngtóng
bronze (alloy of copper and tin)
这个古老的青铜杯很漂亮。
This ancient bronze cup is very beautiful.
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Notes
- Etymology
青 (green/blue) + 铜 (copper), named for the color old bronze turns.
- Nuance
often refers to ancient artifacts; 铜 alone means copper metal generally.
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