maan6 nang4 gaau1萬能膠万能胶
Jyutpingmaan6 nang4 gaau1
Yalemaahn nàhng gāau
Definition
Super glue; cyanoacrylate adhesive, characterized by high strength and fast drying times.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to strong, fast-acting adhesives like cyanoacrylate. While it literally translates to "all-purpose glue," it is almost exclusively used for small, hard-surface repairs rather than general crafts or paper projects. It is notorious for drying out inside the nozzle after a single use, making it a common source of frustration.
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The shoe sole came off, quickly get some super glue to fix it.
Be careful, super glue sticks to your fingers very easily.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse it with 膠水, which refers to standard white school glue or liquid glue for paper. Using 萬能膠 on delicate materials or fabric will often ruin them permanently due to its rapid hardening and heat-generating chemical reaction.
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