(nián) — sticky, glutinous

Definition

黏 (nián) is the adjective 'sticky/glutinous' — a property of a substance. Use the verb 粘 (zhān) for the action of sticking something on.

adjective
stickyglutinous

Examples

  • Zhè zhǒng jiāo shuǐ hěn nián, kě yǐ zhān zhù mù tou.
    This glue is very sticky; it can stick wood together.
  • Nuò mǐ zhēng shú hòu hěn nián, shì hé zuò nián gāo.
    Glutinous rice becomes very sticky after steaming, suitable for making rice cakes.
  • Xià tiān shǒu chū hàn, mō qǐ lái hěn nián.
    In summer, hands sweat and feel very sticky to the touch.

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