块状 (kuài zhuàng) — (of a substance) lumpy, in lumps or blocks
Definition
Adjective-like noun describing matter that forms lumps or blocks rather than powder, liquid, or fine grain. Often used in scientific and industrial contexts (e.g. minerals, fuel, medicine).
noun
(of a substance) lumpyin lumps or blocks
Examples
- 块状，。Zhè zhǒng yào shì kuài zhuàng de, fú yòng qián yào niǎn suì.This medicine is lumpy — you need to grind it before taking it.
- 块状。Dì zhì xué jiā zài yán shí zhōng fā xiàn le kuài zhuàng kuàng wù.Geologists found lumpy minerals in the rock.
- 块状。Méi tàn jīng guò jiā gōng hòu biàn chéng kuài zhuàng rán liào.After processing, coal becomes a block-like fuel.
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