铂 (bó) - Platinum — a precious, silvery-white metal, chemically inert & used in jewelry, industrial applications, and as a

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铂 · bó

Platinum — a precious, silvery-white metal, chemically inert and highly valuable;

used in jewelry, industrial applications, and as a symbol of rarity and prestige.

Platinum — a precious, silvery-white metal, chemically inertused in jewelry, industrial applications, and as a

Usage highlights

PlatinumPlatinum jewelryPlatinum catalystPlatinum electrodePlatinum group metalsPlatinum standard

Synonyms

  • 白金— white gold/platinum (common term)

Antonyms

  • 铁— iron (common, inexpensive metal)
  • 铅— lead (heavy, toxic metal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Platinum is a precious metal (铂金).
  • She received a platinum ring (铂金戒指).
  • This catalyst uses platinum (铂催化剂).
  • Platinum has high corrosion resistance (铂的抗腐蚀性).

Collocations

  • Platinum(铂金)
  • Platinum jewelry(铂金首饰)
  • Platinum catalyst(铂催化剂)
  • Platinum electrode(铂电极)
  • Platinum group metals(铂族金属)
  • Platinum standard(铂标准)

Idioms

  • As precious as platinum(贵如铂金)
  • Platinum quality standard(铂金标准)
  • Rarer than platinum(比铂还稀有)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Platinum symbolizes rarity, purity, and enduring value in Chinese culture, often used in high-end jewelry and as a metaphor for excellence.
  • In modern contexts, platinum represents technological advancement and precision due to its use in catalysts and electronics.
  • The character 铂 combines the metal radical 钅 with 白 (white), reflecting the metal's silvery-white appearance.

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