銹 (xiù) - Rust — the reddish-brown coating that forms on & corrosion

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銹 · xiù

Rust — the reddish-brown coating that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air;

corrosion;

to become rusty.

Rust — the reddish-brown coating that forms oncorrosionto become rusty.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鏽— Alternative form of rust (traditional variant)
  • 銹蝕— Corrosion, rusting

Antonyms

  • 光亮— Bright, shiny (opposite of rusty appearance)
  • 嶄新— Brand new (opposite of rusted and old)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old bicycle has rust (銹) on its chain.
  • Iron will rust (生銹) when exposed to water and oxygen.
  • The antique sword was covered in rust (鐵銹).
  • This metal is rust-resistant (防銹).

Collocations

  • Rust(銹)
  • To rust(生銹)
  • Iron rust(鐵銹)
  • Rust prevention(防銹)
  • Rust removal(除銹)
  • Rusty(銹蝕的)

Idioms

  • Rusted through and rotten(銹蝕不堪)
  • Covered in rust(銹跡斑斑)
  • Rust never sleeps(銹蝕不止)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, rust symbolizes decay, neglect, and the passage of time.
  • Rust is often used metaphorically to describe something outdated or no longer functional.
  • In traditional metalworking, preventing rust was crucial for preserving tools and weapons.

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