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“steel” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingāng

Example

这把刀是用钢做的。zhè bǎ dāo shì yòng gāng zuò de

This knife is made of steel.

Illustration for 钢 (steel)

How to say “steel” in Chinese

“Steel” in Chinese is 钢 (gāng).

A hard metal material that carries heavy loads and can be shaped into tools, structures, or sharp edges.

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

Example sentences with 钢

这座桥主要用钢和混凝土建造。zhè zuò qiáo zhǔ yào yòng gāng hé hùn níng tǔ jiàn zào

This bridge is built mainly of steel and concrete.

Tips for using 钢

  • On labels for tools, cookware, vehicles, and building parts, this word often appears before the item name, allowing the material to be identified quickly from a short Chinese label.

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