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The character for "steel", now commonly written as "钢", originated from its traditional form "鋼", which structurally combines the metal radical "金" on the left with the component "岡" on the right, where "金" denotes the category of metals and "岡" primarily functions as a phonetic indicator. Over centuries, the meaning of "鋼" evolved from a broad reference to hard or refined metals to specifically designate the iron-carbon alloy known as steel, reflecting advancements in material science and industrial use. The simplified form "钢" retains this conceptual framework by using the abbreviated metal radical "钅" alongside the simplified phonetic "冈", thus preserving the character's etymological link to metal while adapting its written form.
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。