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Definition
Superglue; a fast-acting adhesive that can bond different materials together.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cyanoacrylate adhesive, which is known for its near instantaneous bonding power. People often use this term generically for any strong instant glue regardless of the brand. It is essential to handle with care as it bonds skin and other surfaces almost immediately upon contact.
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The cup is broken, use super glue to stick it back together.
Be careful, super glue is very sticky to your hands.
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Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with general purpose glue like 漿糊 or 白膠漿, which are much weaker and take longer to dry. Using the wrong type of adhesive for delicate materials can cause permanent damage.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
