Mandarin:
陶瓷

Explanation in English Language (EN):
An inorganic, non-metallic solid made from materials such as clay and hardened by heat. Ceramics are typically hard, brittle, and resistant to heat and corrosion.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
一种由粘土等无机非金属材料制成并经高温烧结的固体，通常具有硬度高、脆性大、耐热和耐腐蚀等特性。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/sɪɹˈæmɪk/

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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.