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橡胶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
橡胶xiàngjiāorubberHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #7049, Very Hard
橡胶xiàngjiāocaoutchoucHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #7049, Very Hard
xiàngjiāo(xiang4jiao1) T4
  1. 1rubber
  2. 2caoutchouc
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March 24, 2026

橡胶(橡膠)xiàngjiāo(xiang4jiao1)

橡胶 (xiang4 jiao1) refers to rubber, a versatile material used in a wide range of products from tires to medical supplies. It is commonly mentioned in the context of manufacturing and everyday items, highlighting its importance in modern industry and daily life.

Strokes25Frequency#7049DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the rubber industry has historical significance, particularly during the 20th century when rubber was essential for military equipment and infrastructure development. The cultivation of rubber trees in places like Hainan reflects this importance.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 橡 (xiang4) as a tree (木, wood) 'holding' the 'rubber' it produces, while 膠 (jiao1) sounds like 'gel' which is a sticky substance. Imagine a rubber tree oozing sticky gel-like rubber that can be molded into various shapes.

Meanings of 橡胶

xiàngjiāo(xiang4jiao1)
1rubber
2caoutchouc
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About 橡胶

橡胶Simplified
橡膠Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 橡胶

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 橡胶 with similar-sounding words; context is key, as 橡胶 is specific to rubber. This term is generally neutral, but in technical settings, it can be used formally. Common collocations include '橡胶制品' (rubber products) and '天然橡胶' (natural rubber).

HSK Study Tips

While 橡胶 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it is relevant for HSK 4 and above learners due to its technical nature. Students should focus on recognizing this term in industrial contexts and understanding its applications in discussions about materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 橡胶 with 乳胶 (ru3 jiao1), which means latex. Remember that 橡胶 specifically refers to rubber, whereas 乳胶 is more about latex products.

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Component Characters

橡xiàngoak
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胶jiāoto glue
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How to say rubber in Chinese

“rubber” in Chinese is橡胶xiàngjiāo

橡胶 (xiang4 jiao1) refers to rubber, a versatile material used in a wide range of products from tires to medical supplies. It is commonly mentioned in the context of manufacturing and everyday items, highlighting its importance in modern industry and daily life.

When to use 橡胶

Avoid confusing 橡胶 with similar-sounding words; context is key, as 橡胶 is specific to rubber. This term is generally neutral, but in technical settings, it can be used formally. Common collocations include '橡胶制品' (rubber products) and '天然橡胶' (natural rubber).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 橡胶 with 乳胶 (ru3 jiao1), which means latex. Remember that 橡胶 specifically refers to rubber, whereas 乳胶 is more about latex products.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 橡胶

It is pronounced as xiang4 jiao1, with the first syllable having a falling tone and the second a rising tone.

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