gu3 tai2固體固体
Jyutpinggu3 tai2
Yalegu tái
Definition
Solid; a state of matter with a fixed volume and shape that does not conform to its container.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific, medical, or formal contexts, such as describing waste management or infant nutrition. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific technical topics like chemistry or health. When referring to food for babies, it is almost exclusively paired with 食物 to distinguish it from milk or formula.
Examples
These solid wastes need to be processed separately.
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Grammar guides
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