铁
iron; strong; firm; weapon
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesnoun
iron (chemical element); metal iron
Refers to the chemical element or the metal itself
Iron is an important metal element.
This alloy contains fifty percent iron.
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Pure iron easily rusts in moist air.
Iron is the main raw material for steelmaking.
Magnets can attract iron and steel.
noun
weapons (knives, guns, etc.)
literaryMetaphorical usage referring to weapons or arms
He was unarmed and unable to defend himself.
Local residents were forced to lay down their weapons and surrender.
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This group of rioters broke into the store with weapons.
The idiom "动铁为凶" describes using weapons as committing violence.
Police seized a large number of illegal weapons.
adjective
hard; strong; firm; solid
Describes something that is physically or metaphorically strong
He has iron fists that no one can match.
He is a tough guy who never cries easily.
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In modern society, there are no truly secure jobs anymore.
The relationship between the two brothers is very strong.
This iron bridge has been in use for fifty years.
adjective
ferocious; powerful; elite
literaryDescribes something fierce, powerful, or elite
The enemy's iron hooves trampled the entire village.
This elite army has strict discipline and strong combat effectiveness.
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Ancient cavalry units had very strong mobility.
They dispatched their most elite guard unit.
This team is called the "Steel Division" and is famous for its tenacity.
adjective
firm; fixed; unchangeable; certain
Describes something that is definite and cannot be changed
He made up his mind and was determined to complete this task.
These are all ironclad facts that cannot be denied.
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This case has become a settled case with no possibility of appeal.
He will definitely attend this meeting.
Scientific conclusions require irrefutable evidence to support them.
verb
to have a stern expression; to look serious
informalDescribes someone having a serious facial expression
He walked into the office with a stern face and didn't say a word.
Father gave my younger brother a stern lecture.
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No matter how everyone tried to amuse him, he始终 kept a straight face.
When she heard the bad news, her face immediately turned stern.
The manager announced the layoff decision with a stern face.
noun
surname
Refers to the Chinese surname Tie
My homeroom teacher's surname is Tie, and we all call him Teacher Tie.
Mr. Tie is the legal counsel of our company.
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Do you know anyone from the Tie family?
The surname Tie is not common in China.
Ms. Tie will chair today's meeting.