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The character 黏 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic radical 黍 (broomcorn millet) and the phonetic component 占. Broomcorn millet, a staple grain in traditional agriculture, is noted for its gluey texture when cooked; therefore, the radical imparts the meaning of stickiness. As an adjective, 黏 describes things that are sticky or viscous, like glue, mud, or glutinous foods. This literal sense then gave rise to figurative uses: it can refer to physical sluggishness, as if one's limbs are sticky and slow, or to situations and relationships that are tangled and hard to escape, drawing on the grain's innate adhesiveness.
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这种胶水很黏。
米饭黏在碗上。
黏土可以捏造型。
他的手上沾了黏黏的糖。
这种胶黏性很强。
黏贴海报时要用胶水。
雨后泥土变得黏糊糊的。
黏合剂能够牢固地连接材料。
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