gam1 suk6金屬金属
Jyutpinggam1 suk6
Yalegām suhk
Definition
Metal; a general term for substances such as iron, silver, and copper.
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How it's used
Refers to the scientific or industrial category of materials rather than specific items like a spoon or a coin. It is commonly used in technical, academic, or manufacturing contexts to describe the composition of an object. When speaking casually about household items, people often prefer naming the specific material like 鐵 or 銅 instead of using this broader term.
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zung3種jungExamples
This metal is very heavy, can you move it?
They made a new rack out of metal.
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Grammar guides
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