metal in Chinese

metal in Chinese is 金属, 金 — metal means a class of chemical elements (and their alloys) that are typically shiny, hard, and good conductors of heat and electricity, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

metal in Chinese

金属

noun

Pronounced: jīn shǔ

Any material with similar physical properties as those chemical elements, especially as a combination of several of them, such as an alloy.

金

noun

Pronounced: jīn

Any material with similar physical properties as those chemical elements, especially as a combination of several of them, such as an alloy.

What does "metal" mean?

noun A class of chemical elements (and their alloys) that are typically shiny, hard, and good conductors of heat and electricity, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
"Copper is a metal that conducts electricity very well."
noun A genre of loud rock music featuring heavy drums and distorted guitars.
"The band plays loud metal, with fast drums and heavy guitars."
adj Relating to or characteristic of the metal music genre.
"She wears a metal band T-shirt almost every day."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

metal in a sentence

Copper is a metal that conducts electricity very well.
The bridge was built from steel, a strong and durable metal.
The band plays loud metal, with fast drums and heavy guitars.
My brother loves metal and goes to a festival every year.

Similar words in Chinese

alloy metallic

Common Chinese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "metal" in Chinese?

"metal" in Chinese is 金属, 金. metal means: A class of chemical elements (and their alloys) that are typically shiny, hard, and good conductors of heat and electricity, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

How do you pronounce 金属?

"metal" in Chinese is 金属, pronounced "jīn shǔ".

How do you use "metal" in a sentence?

Example: "Copper is a metal that conducts electricity very well." In Chinese, "metal" is 金属, 金.

Are there other ways to say "metal" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "metal": 金属, 金.

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