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胶
jiāo
Description
“胶”是一种黏黏的东西，可以把两样东西粘在一起。
"胶" is a sticky substance that can glue two things together.
我们做手工的时候常常用到胶。
We often use 胶 when doing crafts.
Meanings
胶jiāo
glue; a sticky substance used to bond things
这瓶胶已经干了。
This bottle of glue has dried.
胶jiāo
to glue; to stick together
他把两张纸胶在一起。
He glued two pieces of paper together.
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Notes
- Nuance
胶 is the general word; 胶水 specifically means liquid glue for paper.
- Etymology
originally referred to animal-based adhesive; now covers all glues and rubber.
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