Characters in This Word
Definitions
- (classifier) metal
Classifier: 种 (zhǒng)
Example Sentences
这种新型金属材料很轻便。
Zhè zhǒng xīnxíng jīnshǔ cáiliào hěn qīngbiàn
This new metal material is very lightweight
Related Words
㱾(gāi)· a kind of metal or jade ornament worn in ancient times to ward off evil spirits
→五常(wǔ cháng)· five constant virtues of Confucianism, namely: benevolence 仁, righteousness 義|义, propriety 禮|礼, wisdom 智 and fidelity 信
→五行(wǔ xíng)· five phases of Chinese philosophy: wood 木, fire 火, earth 土, metal 金, water 水
→五金(wǔ jīn)· metal hardware (nuts and bolts)
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