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    Referring to liquid or fluid with 液体 (yètǐ)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 液体 / 充满 + 液体

    Explanation

    The noun 液体 (yètǐ) means "liquid" or "fluid" and refers to any substance that flows and takes the shape of its container. It is used in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts when distinguishing between states of matter.

    Examples

    • 请不要把液体带上飞机。

      Qǐng bùyào bǎ yètǐ dài shàng fēijī.

      Please do not bring liquids onto the airplane.

    • 这种液体加热后会变成气体。

      Zhè zhǒng yètǐ jiārè hòu huì biànchéng qìtǐ.

      This liquid will turn into gas when heated.

    • 医生让他每天多喝液体，保持身体水分。

      Yīshēng ràng tā měitiān duō hē yètǐ, bǎochí shēntǐ shuǐfèn.

      The doctor told him to drink more fluids every day to stay hydrated.

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