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glue

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jiao1shui3 jiāoshuǐ

Meaning


Primary

glue

Alternatives

liquid glue

Mnemonic


胶水 Glue refers to 胶 glue that is liquid like 水 water, though usually more viscous.

Usage


这 种 胶水 干 得 很 快。

This type of glue dries very quick.

胶水 可以 用 来 黏贴 纸张。

Glue can be used to paste paper.

不要 吃 胶水。

Don't eat glue.