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“liquid” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyè tǐ

Example

瓶子里有液体。píng zi lǐ yǒu yè tǐ

There is liquid in the bottle.

Illustration for 液体 (liquid)

How to say “liquid” in Chinese

“Liquid” in Chinese is 液体 (yè tǐ).

A substance that flows into the shape of its container while keeping its volume.

Full entry for 液体: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 液体

太阳把液体加热,使其逐渐蒸发。tài yáng bǎ yè tǐ jiā rè shǐ qí zhú jiàn zhēng fā

The sun heats the liquid, causing it to gradually evaporate.

Tips for using 液体

  • English uses liquid as both a noun and an adjective, but 液体 (yètǐ, "liquid") functions mainly as a noun in Chinese.

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