English–Chinese
“metal” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjīn shǔ
Example
他的新手机有金属外壳。tā de xīn shǒu jī yǒu jīn shǔ wài ké
His new phone has a metal case.
How to say “metal” in Chinese
“Metal” in Chinese is 金属 (jīn shǔ).
A durable substance that can be shaped into objects and usually conducts heat and electricity.
Example sentences with 金属
铜是一种良好的金属导体。tóng shì yì zhǒng liáng hǎo de jīn shǔ dáo tǐ
Copper is a good metal conductor.
Tips for using 金属
- In conversational Chinese, 金属 (jīnshǔ, "metal") can directly modify a noun, as in a metal case, without an English-style linking word.