- 钢铁 gāngtiě steeliron and steel; sometimes used to refer specifically to steel in general terms
- 钢琴 gāngqín pianoA keyboard musical instrument with metal strings struck by hammers; modern versions typically have 88 keys.
- 钢材 gāngcái steel productssteel materials processed from ingots or billets into various forms such as sheets, bars, tubes, or wire; rolled steel
- 宝钢 bǎogāng Baosteela major Chinese steel maker, merged into Baowu in 2016
- 钢筋 gāngjīn rebarsteel reinforcing bar used to strengthen concrete; also called [[钢条|鋼條|gang1 tiao2]] or [[钢骨|鋼骨|gang1 gu3]]
- 不锈钢 bùxiùgāng stainless steelA corrosion-resistant alloy steel containing chromium and often nickel or other elements; commonly referred to as [[白铁|白鐵|bai2 tie3]].
- 钢板 gāngbǎn steel plateplate of steel; sheet metal
- 钢管 gāngguǎn steel pipesteel pipe or tubing used in construction and industry
- 钢笔 gāngbǐ pen with a metal nibpen with a metal nib (including fountain pens and dip pens)
- 钢丝 gāngsī tightropea wire or rope stretched high above the ground on which acrobats perform; a highwire
- 鞍钢 āngāng Anshan Iron and Steel(abbreviation) the Anshan Iron and Steel Company, a major Chinese steel producer based in Anshan, Liaoning Province
- 钢结构 gāngjiégòu steel structurea building frame or structural system made of steel; steelwork
- 炼钢 liàngāng steelmakingto make steel; steelmaking
- 钢厂 gāngchǎng steel millsteel mill; steelworks
- 钢琴家 gāngqínjiā pianist
- 包钢 bāogāng Baotou SteelShort for the [[包头钢铁公司|包頭鋼鐵公司|bao1 tou2 gang1 tie3 gong1 si1]], a major steel and mining company in Baotou, Inner Mongolia
- 弹钢琴 tángāngqín to play the piano
- 钢刀 gāngdāo steel knifesteel knife or sword; a tool or weapon made of steel used for cutting, slicing, or stabbing
- 轧钢 zhágāng to roll steelto process steel into bars or sheets by pressing it between rollers
- 钢琴师 gāngqínshī pianistpianist; person who plays the piano, piano professionally or with great skill
- 废钢 fèigāng steel scrapscrap steel or metal
- 钢瓶 gāngpíng steel cylinderA steel, bottle-shaped container designed to withstand high pressure and provide a tight seal, used for storing compressed or liquefied gases.
- 钢筋水泥 gāngjīnshuǐní reinforced concrete
- 玻璃钢 bōligāng fiberglassGlass-reinforced plastic; a lightweight and strong composite material made from synthetic resin and glass fiber.
- 钢盔 gāngkuī steel helmetsteel or metal helmet worn for protection by soldiers, police officers, or firefighters
- 钢丝绳 gāngsīshéng steel cablewire rope or hawser made by twisting together multiple strands of steel wire; widely used for lifting, hauling, and structural support
- 钢轨 gāngguǐ steel railA long bar of steel used to build tracks, with an I-shaped cross section; also called [[铁轨|鐵軌|tie3 gui3]]
- 螺纹钢 luówéngāng rebarSteel bars with a ribbed or threaded surface used to reinforce concrete.
- 钢坯 gāngpī billeta semi-finished block of steel made by rolling or forging steel ingots, used for further processing into steel plates, pipes, or other products
- 钢针 gāngzhēn steel needleneedle made of steel used for sewing, knitting, or embroidery
- 钢梁 gāngliáng steel beamA steel beam or girder used as a horizontal load-bearing structural component in constructions such as buildings; a steel bridge structure
- 走钢丝 zǒugāngsī to walk a tightropeto perform as a tightrope walker in a circus or acrobatics show
- 钢水 gāngshuǐ molten steelliquid steel that has been melted and is ready to be poured into molds for casting
- 钢化玻璃 gānghuàbōli toughened glassA type of safety glass treated by heat or chemicals to increase its strength; tempered or reinforced glass.
- 恨铁不成钢 hèntiěbùchénggāng to be disappointed that someone falls short of expectationsto feel frustrated or impatient that someone has failed to meet one's high expectations for their improvement; literally "to resent that iron does not turn into steel"
- 铸钢 zhùgāng cast steelsteel that has been melted and poured into a mold to create a specific shape
- 钢珠 gāngzhū steel ballA small ball made of steel, used as a machine part or in the tip of a ballpoint pen; a ball bearing.
- 钢索 gāngsuǒ steel cable; wire rope; tightwirerope or hawser made of twisted steel wires; used for heavy lifting, transport, and bridges
- 钢圈 gāngquān wheel rima steel ring on a vehicle wheel where the tire is mounted; also a steel reinforcing ring used in construction
- 带钢 dàigāng strip steelsteel that has been processed into long, narrow strips; also known as belted steel
- 钢钎 gāngqiān drill roda tool used for drilling or boring holes in rock, typically made of a hexagonal or octagonal steel rod with a sharp point; drill steel
- 炼钢厂 liàngāngchǎng steel millsteel mill; steelworks; a factory where steel or steel alloys are produced
- 钢锭 gāngdìng steel ingota block of steel formed by pouring molten steel into a mold; used as a raw material for rolling into various steel products
- 合金钢 héjīngāng alloy steelA type of steel containing one or more alloying elements to provide high strength, corrosion resistance, or heat resistance.
- 钢窗 gāngchuāng metal windowA window with a frame made of steel or plastic-coated steel
- 钢城 gāngchéng steel cityA city whose economy is primarily built around steel production enterprises.
- 钢渣 gāngzhā slagWaste material that floats on top of molten steel during the steelmaking process, typically composed of oxidized impurities; steel slag.
- 百炼成钢 bǎiliànchénggāng to be tempered into steelIron that becomes fine steel through repeated smelting; describes a person who becomes capable and strong after enduring many trials and long-term discipline.
- 钢枪 gāngqiāng riflea general term for firearms such as rifles or submachine guns
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH