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黏住
nián zhù
Description
东西太黏的时候，两个部分会紧紧地贴在一起，分不开，这就是“黏住”。
When something is too sticky, two parts stick tightly together and can't be separated; this is called "黏住".
我们常用它来说糖、胶水或口香糖让别的东西贴在上面。
We often use it to describe sugar, glue, or chewing gum sticking to other things.
Meanings
黏住nián zhù
to stick fast; become stuck together
口香糖黏住了我的鞋子。
The chewing gum stuck to my shoe.
黏住nián zhù
to cause something to adhere or hold in place
我用胶水把纸黏住。
I glued the paper together.
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Notes
- Etymology
黏 (sticky) + 住 (resultative complement meaning 'fixed in place / firmly').
- Nuance
黏 and 粘 are often interchangeable; 黏 stresses the sticky quality itself.
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