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“rubber” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiàng jiāo

Example

这个玩具是用橡胶做的。zhè ge wán jù shì yòng xiàng jiāo zuò de

This toy is made of rubber.

Illustration for 橡胶 (rubber)

How to say “rubber” in Chinese

“Rubber” in Chinese is 橡胶 (xiàng jiāo).

A flexible, elastic material that yields to force and springs back toward its original shape.

Full entry for 橡胶: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 橡胶

国际市场上橡胶价格随供求波动。guó jì shì chǎng shàng xiàng jiāo jià gé suí gōng qiú bō dòng

Rubber prices in the international market fluctuate with supply and demand.

Tips for using 橡胶

  • For British English speakers, rubber can mean an eraser as well as the material, but Chinese normally uses 橡皮 (xiàngpí, "eraser") for the school item.

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