gaau1 seoi2膠水胶水
Jyutpinggaau1 seoi2
Yalegāau séui
Definition
Glue; a sticky liquid used to join things together.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to liquid adhesives used for paper or light crafts. When talking about stronger industrial or household adhesives, speakers often use the English loanword "膠" or specific brand names instead.
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zi1支jīExamples
Can you find me some glue to fix the paper?
The glue here has dried up and won't stick anymore.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 膠水 for "plastic" or "rubber," which are also called 膠. Learners often confuse the adhesive with the material itself.
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