锌 (xīn) - Zinc — a bluish-white metallic element, used in
锌 · xīn
Zinc — a bluish-white metallic element, used in alloys and as a protective coating for iron and steel.
Zinc — a bluish-white metallic element, used in
Usage highlights
Zinc plateZinc alloyZinc coatingZinc deficiencyZinc oxideZinc sulfate
Synonyms
- 亚铅— archaic/Japanese term for zinc
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Zinc is an essential trace element (锌元素).
- Galvanized steel is coated with zinc (镀锌).
- Zinc oxide is used in ointments (氧化锌).
- A zinc deficiency can cause health problems (缺锌).
Collocations
- Zinc plate(锌板)
- Zinc alloy(锌合金)
- Zinc coating(镀锌层)
- Zinc deficiency(缺锌)
- Zinc oxide(氧化锌)
- Zinc sulfate(硫酸锌)
Cultural background
FAQ- Zinc has no significant traditional cultural meaning in Chinese history as it was identified as an element in modern times.
- In contemporary context, it's primarily associated with industrial applications and nutritional science.
- The character follows standard phonetic-semantic composition with metal radical 钅 indicating its metallic nature.