胶水

• 拼音: jiāo shuǐ
• 汉字拆解: 胶 = 月 (flesh) + 交 (cross), meaning glue/rubber; 水 = pictograph of flowing water

含义

Glue. A liquid adhesive substance.

General term for liquid glue used in crafts, repairs, and bonding materials. Different types exist for different purposes: 万能胶 (all-purpose glue), 白胶 (white glue), etc. Distinguished from 胶带 (tape) by being liquid.

例句

1. 孩子做手工需要胶水和彩纸。
2. 这种胶水可以粘塑料、木头和金属。
3. 他不小心把胶水弄到手上，洗了好久才洗掉。

用法指南

语境: crafts, office, repairs, school

语气: practical

正确说法

• 胶水干了吗？(Has the glue dried?)
• 涂一点胶水就能粘住。(Just apply a little glue and it will stick.)

错误说法

• 喝一些胶水 (胶水 is toxic and not for consumption — never suggest drinking it)

起源与历史

Compound of 胶 (glue, adhesive) + 水 (water, liquid), meaning liquid glue.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal