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How do you say "copper" in Chinese?
铜
tóng
In Chinese, "copper" is 铜.
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Pronunciation
Say 'tung'. This single syllable stays high and flat throughout.
Writing and usage
This character has 11 strokes and includes the metal radical. It has been used for copper since ancient Chinese times.
Example sentence
这个碗是铜制的。
This bowl is made of copper.
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How to remember 铜
The character 铜 contains the metal radical because copper is a metal, one of the earliest known to Chinese civilization.
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Questions about 铜
How do you say "copper" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "copper" is 铜. It is a noun.
How is 铜 written in Chinese?
This character has 11 strokes and includes the metal radical. It has been used for copper since ancient Chinese times.
How is 铜 used in a sentence?
Use 铜 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 这个碗是铜制的。 (This bowl is made of copper.).
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