鎢 (wū) - Tungsten — a hard, dense, gray-white metallic element

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Tungsten — a hard, dense, gray-white metallic element with a high melting point, used in electrical filaments, alloys, and military applications.

Tungsten — a hard, dense, gray-white metallic element

Usage highlights

Tungsten filamentTungsten oreTungsten steelTungsten carbideTungsten alloyTungsten wire

Synonyms

  • 鎢金— Tungsten metal (emphasizing its metallic form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The filament in an incandescent light bulb is made of tungsten (鎢絲).
  • Tungsten carbide is extremely hard and used for cutting tools (碳化鎢).
  • Tungsten is known for its high density (高密度鎢).
  • Tungsten electrodes are used in certain types of welding (鎢極).

Collocations

  • Tungsten filament(鎢絲)
  • Tungsten ore(鎢礦)
  • Tungsten steel(鎢鋼)
  • Tungsten carbide(碳化鎢)
  • Tungsten alloy(鎢合金)
  • Tungsten wire(鎢線)

Idioms

  • As hard as tungsten steel(堅如鎢鋼)
  • Tungsten filament's persistence(鎢絲般的堅持)
  • The weight of tungsten(重若鎢金)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Tungsten is named from the Swedish 'tung sten' meaning 'heavy stone', reflecting its high density.
  • China is the world's leading producer and reserve holder of tungsten.
  • Due to its hardness and high melting point, tungsten symbolizes durability, strength, and resilience in modern Chinese industrial and military contexts.

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