Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
钢
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
钢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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