硅胶

矽膠

guījiāo

noun #21,287

Measure Word

一块硅胶 kuài

Meanings

1 silicone
2 silica gel

Characters

silicon (chemical element)

glue / rubber / gel

Examples

这个手机壳是硅胶材质，防摔又防滑。

Zhège shǒujīké shì guījiāo cáizhì, fáng shuāi yòu fáng huá.

This phone case is made of silicone — it's both shockproof and non-slip.

包装盒里有一包硅胶干燥剂，用来防潮。

Bāozhuānghé lǐ yǒu yī bāo guījiāo gānzào jì, yònglái fáng cháo.

There is a packet of silica gel desiccant in the box to prevent moisture.

医用硅胶广泛应用于整形手术。

Yīyòng guījiāo guǎngfàn yìngyòng yú zhěngxíng shǒushù.

Medical-grade silicone is widely used in plastic surgery.

Tips

usage

硅胶 covers two related materials: silicone (synthetic polymer, used in cookware, medical implants, phone cases) and silica gel (desiccant packets). Context usually makes the distinction clear.

Stroke Order

硅 guī

胶 jiāo