胶
glue; paste; rubber
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
glue; gelatin; gum
Refers to various sticky substances used for adhesion, some edible or medicinal.
This craft requires strong glue.
Peach gum is a natural plant gum.
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Donkey-hide gelatin is a traditional Chinese medicinal material.
He fixed the broken cup with all-purpose glue.
Jelly usually contains edible gelatin.
verb
to glue; to paste; to stick
Refers to the action of joining things together using glue or adhesive substances.
Please help me glue this poster on the wall.
He glued the photos in the album to preserve them.
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This part is loose and needs to be glued.
We shouldn't be rigid; we need to handle problems flexibly.
He glued the ceramic fragments together with special glue.
adjective
sticky; gluey; gummy
Describes something that has the sticky properties of glue.
The soil became very sticky after the rain.
The adhesive side of this tape is very sticky.
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The children were playing with plasticine and got their hands very sticky.
This glue won't be too sticky after it dries.
Mango has a slightly gluey texture when eaten.
noun
rubber; latex
Refers to rubber or rubber products.
This kind of sole is made of natural rubber.
He bought a pair of rubber rain boots.
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Rubber gloves can protect hands.
This piece of rubber needs to be replaced.
The rubber industry is an important manufacturing sector.
noun
surname Jiao
Refers to the Chinese surname Jiao.
My history teacher's surname is Jiao.
Mr. Jiao is the general manager of our company.
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Do you know that doctor surnamed Jiao?
Jiao is a relatively uncommon surname.
Aunt Jiao didn't come to the party today.