鋼 (gāng) - Steel — a strong, hard alloy of iron & also used metaphorically to describe strength, resilience, or

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Steel — a strong, hard alloy of iron and carbon;

also used metaphorically to describe strength, resilience, or determination.

Steel — a strong, hard alloy of ironalso used metaphorically to describe strength, resilience, or

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 铁— iron (similar metallic strength)
  • 坚— firm, hard (similar quality of hardness)

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle (opposite of hardness)
  • 弱— weak (opposite of strength)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bridge is made of steel (钢桥).
  • Steel production is important for industry (钢铁生产).
  • He has an iron will and steel-like determination (钢铁般的意志).
  • Stainless steel is resistant to rust (不锈钢).

Collocations

  • Steel(钢铁)
  • Steel industry(钢铁工业)
  • Steel structure(钢结构)
  • Steel wire(钢丝)
  • Steel plate(钢板)
  • Steel pipe(钢管)

Idioms

  • Forged in steel(百炼成钢)
  • Iron heart and steel intestines(铁心钢肠)
  • Iron bones and steel frame(钢筋铁骨)
  • Steel will and iron determination(钢铁意志)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Steel represents industrialization and modernization in Chinese history.
  • Metaphorically used to describe unwavering character and strong willpower.
  • Important symbol of national strength and economic development.

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