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

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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

Rust preventionRust removalRust corrosionIron rustRust inhibitorRusty

Synonyms

  • 锈— Simplified form of rust
  • 腐蚀— corrosion, erosion
  • 氧化— oxidation

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old bicycle chain was covered in rust (生鏽).
  • Iron tools will rust (鏽蝕) if left in the rain.
  • They used a special coating to prevent rust (防鏽).
  • The antique had a beautiful patina of rust (鐵鏽).

Collocations

  • Rust prevention(防鏽)
  • Rust removal(除鏽)
  • Rust corrosion(鏽蝕)
  • Iron rust(鐵鏽)
  • Rust inhibitor(防鏽劑)
  • Rusty(生鏽的)

Idioms

  • Rust never sleeps(鏽蝕不息)
  • As useless as rusty iron(鏽鐵無用)
  • Time wears away like rust(歲月如鏽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, rust symbolizes decay, neglect, and the passage of time.
  • Rust is often used metaphorically to describe skills that have deteriorated from lack of use.
  • In traditional metalworking, preventing rust was crucial for preserving tools and weapons.

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