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gāng

Description

钢是一种很硬的金属,人们用它来做刀、桥和大楼。

"钢" is a very hard metal that people use to make knives, bridges, and buildings.

钢比铁更硬、更结实,所以很多东西都是用钢做的。

"钢" is harder and stronger than iron, so many things are made of "钢".

Meanings

gāng

steel; a hard, strong metal

这座桥是用钢做的。

This bridge is made of steel.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    钅 (metal radical) + 冈 (phonetic), showing it is a kind of metal.

  • Nuance

    钢 is steel specifically; 铁 (tiě) means iron, which is softer.

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