🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

塑料

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sùliào

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Plastic/ˈplæs.tɪk/
nounadjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #850 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这个玩具是用耐用的塑料制成的。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers, used in a variety of applications.

    "The toy is made of durable plastic that can withstand rough play."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or made of plastic; capable of being shaped or molded.

    "The plastic container is lightweight and easy to carry."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'plastikos' meaning 'to mold', passing through Late Latin 'plasticus' and Middle French 'plastique'. It originally referred to the capability of being molded or shaped before evolving in the 20th century to describe synthetic polymeric materials.

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