nim1 jik6黏液
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Definition
Mucus or mucilage; a viscous, slippery fluid secreted by biological membranes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the viscous, gelatinous substance secreted by biological organisms. While technically accurate in medical or biological contexts, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing health symptoms or specific botanical properties. In everyday speech, people often use more descriptive or informal terms like 鼻涕 for nasal mucus.
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The mucus he coughed up is really gross.
This type of plant secretes a layer of mucilage to protect itself.
Related words
Common phrases
secrete mucus
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 膠水, which refers to synthetic adhesive glue. Using 黏液 to describe office supplies or household glue will sound like you are talking about biological secretions.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
