English–Chinese
“copper” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintóng
Example
这枚硬币是铜的。zhè méi yìng bì shì tóng de
This coin is made of copper.
How to say “copper” in Chinese
“Copper” in Chinese is 铜 (tóng).
A reddish-yellow metal that carries heat and electricity well and can be shaped into coins, wires, and tools.
Example sentences with 铜
工厂每天回收大量的铜。gōng chǎng měi tiān huí shōu dà liàng de tóng
Every day, the factory recycles a large amount of copper.
Tips for using 铜
- For everyday conversation, treating this word as a material label keeps it distinct from English uses of "copper" that refer to a police officer, a meaning Chinese does not share.