金属 (jīn shǔ) — metal
Definition
金属 is the general, scientific term for 'metal' as a material category (iron, gold, copper, etc.). 钢铁 refers specifically to steel/iron alloys, not all metals.
noun
metal
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 金属。Huáng jīn shì yì zhǒng hěn zhēn guì de jīn shǔ.Gold is a very precious metal.
- 金属。Tiě shì zuì cháng yòng de jīn shǔ zhī yī.Iron is one of the most commonly used metals.
- 金属。jīn shǔ Kě yǐ chuán rè hé dǎo diàn.Metal can conduct heat and electricity.
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