鍟 (shēng) - Rust — a reddish or yellowish-brown coating formed

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Rust — a reddish or yellowish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation, especially in the presence of moisture.

Rust — a reddish or yellowish-brown coating formed

Usage highlights

Rust preventionTo rustRust removalRust inhibitorRust spotRust color

Synonyms

  • 锈— rust (more common variant)

Antonyms

  • 亮— bright, shiny (opposite of dull, corroded)
  • 新— new (opposite of old and rusted)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old bicycle was covered in rust (生鍟).
  • Rust can weaken metal structures (鍟会削弱金属结构).
  • They used a special paint to prevent rust (防鍟漆).

Collocations

  • Rust prevention(防鍟)
  • To rust(生鍟)
  • Rust removal(除鍟)
  • Rust inhibitor(鍟抑制剂)
  • Rust spot(鍟斑)
  • Rust color(鍟色)

Idioms

  • As useless as rusted iron(鍟铁无用)
  • Time wears away iron(时光蚀铁生鍟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, rust is often associated with neglect, decay, and the passage of time.
  • It can symbolize something that was once strong but has deteriorated due to lack of care or use.

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