金属 — meaning in English: metal

Definition

▶ 金属 jīnshǔ

金属是一种具有良好导电性和导热性的物质，通常是坚硬的，具有光泽。

Metal is a substance that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, is usually hard, and has a shiny appearance.

▶ 这个房子的屋顶是用金属材料制成的。

zhège fángzi de wūdǐng shì yòng jīnshǔ cáiliào zhìchéng de.

The roof of this house is made of metal materials.

▶ 金属的强度使它成为建筑中的重要材料。

jīnshǔ de qiángdù shǐ tā chéngwéi jiànzhú zhōng de zhòngyào cáiliào.

The strength of metal makes it an important material in construction.

▶ 很多乐器都是用金属制成的，声音非常好听。

hěnduō yuèqì dōu shì yòng jīnshǔ zhìchéng de, shēngyīn fēicháng hǎotīng.

Many musical instruments are made of metal, and their sound is very pleasant.