liq

IPA/lˈɪk/
IPA/lˈɪk/

liq — abbreviation

1. a short written form of 'liquid', used on labels, charts, forms, and lists when

1.縮寫B1
釋義

a short written form of 'liquid', used on labels, charts, forms, and lists when something is in a fluid state

例句

The nurse wrote "liq." on the chart beside the patient's diet order.

liq. in a medical chart note

At airport security, Nadia moved the liq. bottle into a clear bag.

liq. before a noun on a travel label

同義詞
  • liquid

    the full form, used in speech and ordinary writing

  • fluid

    a broader word, often used in technical or medical contexts

文法句型

liq. + noun on labels

marked as liq. on a form

liq. ingredients

用法筆記

Used mainly in writing where space is limited, especially on labels, stock sheets, and quick notes. In normal sentences and in speech, people usually say or write the full word 'liquid'.

常見錯誤

❌This drink is liq.
✅This drink is liquid.
💡'liq.' is a written abbreviation, not the normal spoken or sentence form.
❌Please put the liq in the box.
✅Please put the liquid in the box.
💡when the abbreviation stands alone in a sentence, use the full word instead.

2. a short written form of 'liquor', used in shop labels, licenses, and stock recor

2.縮寫B1
釋義

a short written form of 'liquor', used in shop labels, licenses, and stock records for alcoholic drink

例句

The cashier locked the liq. cabinet before the school fair opened.

liq. before a storage noun

Kabir signed the invoice for three cases from the liq. store.

liq. store in a business record

同義詞
  • liquor

    the full form, used in ordinary writing and speech

  • alcohol

    a broader everyday word that can include beer, wine, and spirits

文法句型

liq. store

liq. sales

liq. section

用法筆記

Seen mostly in written retail or licensing contexts such as signs, invoices, and stock notes. Distinguish this from sense 1, which refers to liquid in general rather than alcoholic drink.

常見錯誤

❌We bought liq. for the party.
✅We bought liquor for the party.
💡in normal speech and running sentences, use the full word 'liquor' or 'alcohol'.
❌The liq. line includes water and juice.
✅The liq. line includes beer and wine.
💡this sense is only for alcoholic drinks, not liquids in general.