English–Chinese
“rust” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiù
Example
这把刀上有锈，要不要扔掉？zhè bǎ dāo shàng yǒu xiù yào bú yào rēng diào
There's rust on this knife. Should it be thrown away?
How to say “rust” in Chinese
“Rust” in Chinese is 锈 (xiù).
A dull, rough deposit that forms when metal is slowly eaten by air, water, or chemicals.
Example sentences with 锈
旧铁门上有很多锈，影响外观也可能影响强度。jiù tiě mén shàng yǒu hěn duō xiù yíng xiǎng wài guān yě kě néng yíng xiǎng qiáng dù
The old iron gate has a lot of rust, which affects its appearance and may also affect its strength.
Tips for using 锈
- Chinese grammar can use this word in both a noun role and a verb role, so the surrounding words show whether it names a visible deposit or describes a change in the metal.