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How do you say "rubber" in Chinese?
橡胶
xiàng jiāo
In Chinese, "rubber" is 橡胶 (xiàng jiāo).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "xiàng jiāo" with fourth tone, then first tone; picture your pitch snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Writing and usage
橡胶 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
轮胎由坚韧的橡胶制成。
lún tāi yóu jiān rèn de xiàng jiāo zhì chéng 。
The tyre is made of tough rubber.
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How to remember 橡胶
Attach "xiàng jiāo" to a vivid snapshot of when the tyre is made of tough rubber; the pairing is hard to forget.
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Questions about 橡胶
How do you pronounce 橡胶?
This one reads "xiàng jiāo" with fourth tone, then first tone; picture your pitch snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Is 橡胶 formal or casual?
橡胶 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 橡胶 used in Chinese?
橡胶 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 轮胎由坚韧的橡胶制成。 (The tyre is made of tough rubber.).
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