石膏
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Meaning: plaster
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石膏
石膏 (shí gāo) refers to a white, powdery mineral used in making plaster, which is commonly used in construction and medical applications for setting broken bones. It is also known as gypsum in English.
The character 石 (shí) means 'stone,' and 膏 (gāo) means 'paste' or 'pasty substance.' Together, they describe a material that is both mineral-based and has a soft, paste-like consistency when mixed with water.
In daily life, 石膏 is widely used in building materials, such as wallboard and cement. In medicine, it is used to create casts for fractures. Understanding the term helps in discussing construction or medical topics in Chinese.
Example Sentences
医生用石膏固定了他骨折的腿。
The doctor used plaster to fix his broken leg.
这个房间的墙壁是用石膏板建造的。
The walls of this room are made of plasterboard.