English–Chinese
“nonmetal” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfēi jīn shǔ
Example
非金属通常不导电。fēi jīn shǔ tōng cháng bù dǎo diàn
Nonmetals usually do not conduct electricity.
How to say “nonmetal” in Chinese
“Nonmetal” in Chinese is 非金属 (fēi jīn shǔ).
An element or material defined by the absence of typical metallic properties, especially shine and strong electrical conduction.
Example sentences with 非金属
许多非金属材料被用作电气绝缘。xǔ duō fēi jīn shǔ cái liào bèi yòng zuò diàn qì jué yuán
Many nonmetal materials are used for electrical insulation.
Tips for using 非金属
- For conversational Chinese, this term is useful when discussing a general class, while a concrete material name is usually the more natural choice for one particular object.