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The character 钢 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left-side semantic radical 钅, a simplified form of the metal radical 金, places it within the category of metals and metallurgy. The right-side component 冈 provides the pronunciation, replacing the traditional phonetic element 岡. The character specifically denotes steel, an iron-carbon alloy harder and stronger than pure iron, making it vital for tools and construction. This simplified form 钢 updates both components of the traditional character 鋼 while fully preserving its structural logic and precise metallurgical meaning.
Example Sentences Hide
这是一支钢笔。
钢铁很坚硬。
工厂生产钢材。
钢琴的声音很好听。
钢化玻璃不容易破碎。
我们需要钢铁来建造大楼。
这种钢材的质量非常可靠。
通过先进的技术，钢的韧性得到了极大改善。