Mandarin:
水泥

Explanation in English Language (EN):
A binder substance used in construction that sets, hardens, and binds other materials together. It is a key ingredient in concrete and mortar.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
一种在建筑中使用的粘结材料，可固化并将其他材料结合在一起。是混凝土和砂浆的主要成分。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/sɪmˈɛnt/

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Definition: A standardized system of symbols used to represent the sounds of spoken language.
- Purpose: Helps linguists, language learners, and educators accurately describe pronunciation across languages.
- Example: The word “hello” in British English is transcribed as /həˈləʊ/ in IPA.