Mandarin:
玻璃

Explanation in English Language (EN):
Amorphous, non-crystalline solids typically made from silica and used in applications like windows, containers, and optics.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
非晶、无定形的固体，通常由二氧化硅制成，用于窗户、容器和光学应用。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/ɡlˈɑːsɪz/

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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.