鍍 (dù) - To plate, to gild, to overlay with a
鍍 · dù
To plate, to gild, to overlay with a thin layer of metal.
To plate, to gild, to overlay with a
Usage highlights
Gold platingElectroplatingChrome platingSilver platingNickel platingGalvanizing
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ring is gold-plated (镀金).
- They electroplated the car parts (电镀).
- This is a chrome-plated surface (镀铬).
- Silver plating gives it a shiny finish (镀银).
Collocations
- Gold plating(镀金)
- Electroplating(电镀)
- Chrome plating(镀铬)
- Silver plating(镀银)
- Nickel plating(镀镍)
- Galvanizing(镀锌)
Idioms
- Gilded but hollow inside(金玉其外，败絮其中 - though not containing 镀, describes the concept)
- To gild the lily(画蛇添足 - similar concept of unnecessary embellishment)
- False gold plating(假镀金)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, gold and silver plating were techniques used to enhance the appearance and value of objects while using less precious metal.
- The term 镀金 (gold plating) is often used metaphorically to describe superficial embellishment or obtaining foreign credentials for prestige.
- Modern industrial plating processes are crucial for manufacturing, corrosion protection, and electronics.