Meaning
固体 refers to one of the three fundamental states of matter in which particles are tightly packed together with a definite shape and volume. It contrasts with liquids and gases. The term is used in scientific, educational, and everyday contexts to describe materials that maintain their form.
Usage
This is a standard scientific and everyday term used to classify matter. Native speakers commonly use it when discussing physics, chemistry, or material properties. It frequently appears in educational materials and scientific discussions, often paired with 液体 (liquid) and 气体 (gas) when describing the three states of matter.
Examples
- 01冰是水的固体形态。.Ice is the solid form of water.
- 02物质有三种基本状态：固体、液体和气体。: , .Matter has three basic states: solid, liquid, and gas.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种固体
- 块一块固体
Common collocations
- 固体物质solid matter
- 固体燃料solid fuel
- 固体食物solid food
- 固体废物solid waste
Origin
固 originally means 'solid' or 'firm,' and 体 means 'body' or 'substance.' Together they literally mean 'solid substance,' a straightforward descriptive term for matter in its solid state.