锈

• 拼音: xiù
• 汉字拆解: 锈 = 钅(metal radical) + 秀 (phonetic element)

含义

Rust; corrosion. As a verb, to rust or become corroded.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: maintenance, materials, metaphorical

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

锈 = 钅(metal) + 秀 (phonetic)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal