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黏
nián
Description
东西表面湿湿的，可以粘住别的东西，我们就说它很黏。
When the surface of something is wet and can stick to other things, we say it is very "黏".
这个字常常用来说米饭、糖果或者手上的感觉。
This character is often used to describe the feeling of rice, candy, or on the hands.
Meanings
黏nián
sticky; gluey (adjective)
这种米饭很黏。
This rice is very sticky.
黏nián
to stick; to adhere
糖黏在我的手上了。
The sugar stuck to my hand.
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Notes
- Nuance
黏 and 粘 are often interchangeable; 粘 is more common in mainland writing.
- Etymology
the 黍 radical (millet) links to sticky grain, hence the meaning 'sticky'.
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