钢缆 (gānglǎn): steel cable

Measure Word

一根钢缆 gēn

HSK 6

这座吊桥由几十根粗大的钢缆支撑。

Zhè zuò diàoqiáo yóu jǐshí gēn cū dà de gānglǎn zhīchēng.

This suspension bridge is supported by dozens of thick steel cables.

HSK 7-9

工人正在更换电梯里磨损的钢缆。

Gōngrén zhèngzài gēnghuàn diàntī lǐ mósǔn de gānglǎn.

The workers are replacing the worn steel cables inside the elevator.

usage

钢 (steel) + 缆 (rope/cable). Compare 电缆 (diànlǎn) electrical cable, 光缆 (guānglǎn) fiber-optic cable - 缆 is the generic 'thick cable' morpheme.

钢 gāng

缆 lǎn