noun HSK 5
solution · liquid mixture
Meaning
溶液 refers to a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent), typically a liquid. It is a scientific term commonly used in chemistry, biology, and medicine to describe liquids containing dissolved substances.
Usage
This word is primarily used in academic, scientific, and medical contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing chemistry experiments, medical treatments (like saline solutions), or any situation involving dissolved substances. It's more formal than everyday vocabulary and appears frequently in textbooks and professional settings.
Examples
- 01实验需要配制浓度为百分之十的盐溶液。.The experiment requires preparing a salt solution with a concentration of ten percent.
- 02医生给病人注射了葡萄糖溶液。.The doctor injected the patient with a glucose solution.
Characters
Measure words
- 瓶一瓶溶液
- 杯一杯溶液
- 种两种溶液
Common collocations
- 盐溶液salt solution, saline solution
- 酸溶液acidic solution
- 碱溶液alkaline solution
- 配制溶液to prepare a solution
Origin
The word combines 溶 (to dissolve) and 液 (liquid), literally meaning 'dissolved liquid.' This direct composition reflects the scientific concept it represents.