How to Say ‘Causes verdigris’ in Simplified Chinese
惹铜绿
💬 Usage Tip: Describes the chemical process leading to patina formation on metals.
🇨🇳 In China: Verdigris symbolizes age and the natural passage of time on materials in Chinese thinking.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
惹
[rě]
provoke
To stimulate a reaction or emotion, typically a negative one.
他的意见惹很多人关注。
His opinion provoked a lot of attention.
铜绿
[tóng lǜ]
patina
A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.
门环在岁月中产生了铜绿。
The door knocker developed a patina over time.
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