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Composed of the semantic element "米" for rice and the phonetic "占", the character "粘" originally denoted the sticky quality of starchy foods, particularly cooked rice, which naturally adheres, and from this specific reference, its meaning gradually extended to encompass any adhesive substance or the act of sticking objects together, thereby generalizing its application beyond culinary contexts. The traditional form "黏", with its "黍" radical indicating millet, similarly emphasized grain-based stickiness, and while the simplified "粘" simplifies the radical, it maintains the conceptual link to viscosity through its retained "米" component, illustrating how the character's evolution in form and meaning has been guided by its etymological roots.
Example Sentences Hide
把邮票粘在信封上。
妹妹喜欢玩彩色粘土。
这种糖很粘手。
胶水放久了就不粘了。
他用胶带粘住了海报。
伤口要用干净的纱布粘住。
实验室里有一种粘性物质。
手术后的粘连带需要小心处理。