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粘
nián, zhān
Description
"粘"用来说东西很黏，像胶水一样，会让别的东西贴在一起。
"粘" is used to describe something very sticky, like glue, that makes other things stick together.
它也可以读作"zhān"，意思是把一样东西贴在另一样上面。
It can also be read as "zhān", meaning to stick one thing onto another.
Meanings
粘nián
sticky; glutinous
这个糖太粘了，粘在我手上。
This candy is too sticky; it sticks to my hand.
粘zhān
to stick; to glue on
我把邮票粘在信封上。
I stuck the stamp on the envelope.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
read "nián" as an adjective (sticky), "zhān" as a verb (to stick).
- Etymology
米 (rice) hints at the sticky quality of cooked grains.
In videos
“我记得是要拿一根粘一下的”
“做小房子粘上”
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