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黏糊

niánhu

Description

"黏糊"是说东西很黏、湿湿的样子,比如糖或者饭粒。

"黏糊" describes something sticky and wet, like sugar or rice grains.

它也可以说一个人做事很慢,不干脆。

It can also describe a person who works slowly and indecisively.

Meanings

黏糊niánhu

sticky; gluey (of a substance)

这个糖果吃起来黏糊糊的。

This candy is sticky when you eat it.

黏糊niánhu

slow and indecisive; sluggish (of a person)

你别这么黏糊,快点决定吧。

Don't be so indecisive; make up your mind quickly.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    often reduplicated as 黏糊糊 to stress the sticky, gooey feeling.

  • Etymology

    黏 (sticky) + 糊 (paste), describing a sticky, paste-like state.

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