copper in Chinese
copper in Chinese is 銅, 铜 — copper means a reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
copper in Chinese
銅
Pronounced: tóng
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
铜
Pronounced: tóng
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
What does "copper" mean?
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noun A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
"The old house still has copper plumbing."
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noun A reddish-brown colour, like that of the metal.
"She dyed her hair a deep copper."
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noun A low-denomination coin, or coins collectively, historically made of copper.
"He emptied a jar of coppers onto the counter."
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noun A police officer (informal, chiefly British).
"A copper pulled him over for speeding."
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copper in a sentence
- The old house still has copper plumbing.
- Copper prices rose sharply this year.
- She dyed her hair a deep copper.
- The autumn leaves turned a warm shade of copper.
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What is "copper" in Chinese?
"copper" in Chinese is 銅, 铜. copper means: A reddish-brown metal, chemical symbol Cu, widely used in wiring and pipes for its conductivity.
How do you pronounce 銅?
"copper" in Chinese is 銅, pronounced "tóng".
How do you use "copper" in a sentence?
Example: "The old house still has copper plumbing." In Chinese, "copper" is 銅, 铜.
Are there other ways to say "copper" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "copper": 銅, 铜.
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