铸铁

鑄鐵
zhùtiě
noun #33,936

Meanings

  1. 1 cast iron
  2. 2 pig iron

Examples

HSK 5
Zhè kǒu guō shì zhùtiě zuò de.
This pan is made of cast iron.
HSK 7-9
Zhùtiě de dǎorè xìngnéng hǎo dàn bǐjiào cuì.
Cast iron conducts heat well but is quite brittle.

Tips

usage
铸铁 refers to iron with high carbon content (>2%) cast into shape - distinguished from 锻铁 (wrought iron) and (steel). Common in cookware (cast-iron pans), engine blocks, and old-style radiators.

Stroke Order

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