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液体
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What does "液体" mean in English?
liquid水是一种常见的液体。
Water is a common liquid.
How to use "液体" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
A state of matter that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, with a definite volume but no fixed shape.
油是一种常见的液体燃料。
Oil is a common liquid fuel.
液体在常温下保持流动状态。
Liquids remain in a flowing state at room temperature.
In everyday language, '液体' refers to any substance that is not a solid or gas, such as water, oil, or juice.
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Common Usage
'液体' is often used in everyday contexts to describe drinks, fuels, and other flowable substances.
Gold Rule
Scientific vs. Everyday Use
In science, '液体' refers strictly to a state of matter, while in daily life, it can include any flowable substance, even if not technically a liquid.
Word Origin
The term '液体' is composed of '液' (liquid) and '体' (substance), combining to describe a state of matter.
Usage Notes
In scientific contexts, '液体' is often contrasted with '固体' (solid) and '气体' (gas). In everyday usage, it refers to any drinkable or flowable substance.
Word Breakdown
液
liquid
root体
substance
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