English–Chinese
“iron” in Chinese
How to say “iron” in Chinese
“Iron” in Chinese is 铁 (tiě).
A tough, heavy metal that magnets attract, used to give tools, machines, and bridges strength.
Example sentences with 铁
院子的栅栏是用铁做的。yuàn zi de zhà lán shì yòng tiě zuò de
The yard fence is made of iron.
Tips for using 铁
- English often turns material descriptions into phrases such as "made of iron," while everyday Chinese can keep the material as a noun in a shorter pattern.
