硅胶

矽膠
guījiāo
noun #21,287

Measure Word

一块硅胶 kuài

Meanings

  1. 1 silicone
  2. 2 silica gel

Examples

Zhège shǒujī ké shì guījiāo cáizhì, fángshuāi yòu fánghuá.
This phone case is made of silicone — it's both shockproof and non-slip.
Bāozhuāng hé lǐ yǒu yī bāo guījiāo gānzàojì, yòng lái fángcháo.
There is a packet of silica gel desiccant in the box to prevent moisture.
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

guī
jiāo