镀 (dù) — to plate (with a metallic coating)

Definition

Examples

• 这个手表是镀金的。
  Zhè ge shǒu biǎo shì dù jīn de.
  This watch is gold-plated.
• 这个零件需要镀一层镍。
  Zhè ge líng jiàn xū yào dù yī céng niè.
  This part needs a layer of nickel plating.
• 这种工艺可以在金属表面镀上一层保护膜。
  Zhè zhǒng gōng yì kě yǐ zài jīn shǔ biǎo miàn dù shàng yī céng bǎo hù mó.
  This process can plate a protective layer on the metal surface.