鉑 (bó) - Platinum — a precious, silvery-white metal & also used in names to convey value, rarity,

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Platinum — a precious, silvery-white metal;

also used in names to convey value, rarity, and strength.

Platinum — a precious, silvery-white metalalso used in names to convey value, rarity,

Usage highlights

PlatinumPlatinum jewelryPlatinum catalystPlatinum electrodePlatinum groupPlatinum alloy

Synonyms

  • 白金— white gold; platinum (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Platinum is a precious metal (铂金).
  • This ring is made of platinum (铂金戒指).
  • Platinum group elements include platinum (铂族元素).
  • Platinum catalysts are used in industry (铂催化剂).

Collocations

  • Platinum(铂金)
  • Platinum jewelry(铂金首饰)
  • Platinum catalyst(铂催化剂)
  • Platinum electrode(铂电极)
  • Platinum group(铂族)
  • Platinum alloy(铂合金)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Platinum is valued for its rarity, durability, and resistance to tarnish, symbolizing purity and enduring value.
  • In modern contexts, platinum often denotes premium quality or high status, as in platinum credit cards or awards.
  • Used in names to suggest preciousness, strength, and incorruptibility.

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