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液体 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
液体yètǐliquidHSK 6, n, 18 strokes, rank #6181, Hard
yètǐ(ye4ti3)ye ti T4
  1. 1liquid
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March 24, 2026

液体(液體)yètǐ(ye4ti3)

液体 (yètǐ) refers to a substance that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, commonly known as a liquid. It includes various forms of liquids such as water, oil, and other fluids, and is often used in scientific contexts as well as everyday conversation.

Strokes18Frequency#6181DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of liquids is often linked to traditional medicine, where the balance of bodily fluids is crucial for health. The term 液体 can also be seen in culinary discussions, especially regarding soups and sauces.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'yeti' (sounds like 'ye') pouring a 'tea' (sounds like 'ti') that flows freely. Visualize the yeti happily serving liquid tea, representing the essence of liquids, which take the shape of their containers!

Meanings of 液体

yètǐ(ye4ti3)
1liquid
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About 液体

液体Simplified
液體Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6181Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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气体 (qìtǐ) - use 液体 for substances that are in a liquid state, while 气体 refers to substances in a gaseous state.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; '液' (ye4) has a falling tone, which is crucial for correct pronunciation. Common collocations include '液体药物' (liquid medicine) and '液体状态' (liquid state). This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more prevalent in scientific discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 液体 connects with other scientific terms and concepts at this level. Focus on understanding its usage in various contexts, especially in science and technology, as it often appears in advanced reading materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 液体 with 固体 (solid) and 气体 (gas). For example, saying '我喝固体' (I drink solid) instead of '我喝液体' (I drink liquid) is incorrect. Always remember that 液体 specifically refers to liquids.

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Component Characters

液yèliquid
11 strokes氵
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体tǐbody
7 strokes亻
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How to say liquid in Chinese

“liquid” in Chinese is液体yètǐ

液体 (yètǐ) refers to a substance that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, commonly known as a liquid. It includes various forms of liquids such as water, oil, and other fluids, and is often used in scientific contexts as well as everyday conversation.

When to use 液体

Be cautious with the tone; '液' (ye4) has a falling tone, which is crucial for correct pronunciation. Common collocations include '液体药物' (liquid medicine) and '液体状态' (liquid state). This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more prevalent in scientific discussions.

液体 or something close to it

气体 (qìtǐ) - use 液体 for substances that are in a liquid state, while 气体 refers to substances in a gaseous state.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 液体 with 固体 (solid) and 气体 (gas). For example, saying '我喝固体' (I drink solid) instead of '我喝液体' (I drink liquid) is incorrect. Always remember that 液体 specifically refers to liquids.

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Grammar Patterns of 液体

液体 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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滚烫的____泼在水泥地面上又溅了起来。

The hot liquid splashed down on the concrete and rebounded.

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滚烫的液体泼在水泥地面上又溅了起来。

gǔn tàng de yè tǐ pō zài shuǐ ní dì miàn shàng yòu jiàn le qǐ lái。

The hot liquid splashed down on the concrete and rebounded.
2
常规液体里分子之间的键合力相对较弱。

cháng guī yè tǐ lǐ fēn zǐ zhī jiān de jiàn hé lì xiāng duì jiào ruò。

The molecules in regular liquids are held together by relatively weak bonds.
3
可用注射器将液体汲出。

kě yòng zhù shè qì jiāng yè tǐ jí chū。

The fluid can be drawn off with a syringe.
4
这种液体天冷时凝结得快些.

zhè zhǒng yè tǐ tiān lěng shí níng jié dé kuài xiē.

This liquid gels faster in cold weather.
5
稠的液体倒出来比稀的慢.

chóu de yè tǐ dǎo chū lái bǐ xī de màn.

Thick liquid pours much more slowly than thin liquid.
6
拿掉盖子并把所有液体都烧干。

ná diào gài zǐ bìng bǎ suǒ yǒu yè tǐ dū shāo gān。

Remove the lid and boil away all the liquid.
7
喝暖的不含酒精的液体和吃一些甜的东西能够停止打颤.

hē nuǎn de bù hán jiǔ jīng de yè tǐ hé chī yī xiē tián de dōng xī néng gòu tíng zhǐ dǎ chàn.

Drinking warmnonalcoholly, non - alcoholic liquids and eating something sugary can stop the shivering.
8
她把深棕色的液体倒进了污水池。

tā bǎ shēn zōng sè de yè tǐ dǎo jìn le wū shuǐ chí。

She poured the dark brown liquid down the sink.
9
如果药物与静脉所输的液体是配伍禁忌的, 就要用两次葡萄糖屏障液.

rú guǒ yào wù yǔ jìng mài suǒ shū de yè tǐ shì pèi wǔ jīn jì de, , jiù yào yòng liǎng cì pú táo táng píng zhàng.

If the drug and IV solution are incompatible, use two glucose barriers.
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你可以用这特制的液体染这块木料,使之看起来赏心悦目.

nǐ kě yǐ yòng zhè tè zhì de yè tǐ rǎn zhè kuài mù liào, , shǐ zhī kàn qǐ lái shǎng xīn yuè.

You can stain the wood with this special liquid to give it a pleasing color.

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Examples include water (水), oil (油), and juice (果汁). These are all common liquids in daily life.

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