锈

• 병음: xiù
• 한자 분석: 锈 = 钅(metal radical) + 秀 (phonetic element)

뜻

녹(부식); 녹슬다

Refers to the oxidation of metal surfaces and the resulting deterioration. Also used metaphorically for skills or abilities that have degraded from lack of use.

예문

1. 这把旧锁已经生锈打不开了。
2. 铁制品如果保养不当就容易锈蚀。
3. 他好久没练琴，手都锈了。

사용 가이드

맥락: maintenance, materials, metaphorical

어조: neutral

올바른 표현

• 自行车链条锈了需要换新的。(The bicycle chain is rusted and needs replacing.)
• 常年不用的技能会慢慢锈掉。(Skills not used for years will gradually rust away.)

피해야 할 표현

• 木头锈了 — wood does not rust; use 腐烂 (rot) for wood decay

기원과 역사

锈 = 钅(metal) + 秀 (phonetic)

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal