Meaning
液体 refers to the liquid state of matter, one of the three fundamental states alongside solid (固体) and gas (气体). It describes any substance that flows freely and takes the shape of its container, such as water, oil, or juice.
Usage
This is a formal, scientific term commonly used in academic contexts, chemistry, physics, and everyday situations requiring precise terminology. In casual conversation, people might simply name the specific liquid (水, 油, etc.) rather than using the general term 液体. Often appears in contexts discussing states of matter, chemistry experiments, or liquid restrictions (like at airports).
Examples
- 01水在零度以下会从液体变成固体。.Water changes from liquid to solid below zero degrees.
- 02机场安检时不能携带超过一百毫升的液体。.You cannot carry liquids exceeding 100 milliliters through airport security.
Characters
Measure words
- 种三种液体
- 瓶一瓶液体
Common collocations
- 液体状态liquid state
- 液体燃料liquid fuel
- 液体食物liquid food
- 禁止携带液体liquids prohibited
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 液 (liquid/fluid) with 体 (body/substance/form), literally meaning 'liquid substance.' This is a modern scientific term formed to parallel 固体 (solid) and 气体 (gas) in Chinese scientific terminology.