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喉咙
hóu lóng
Meaning
- the throat
Definition
指咽喉，即咽和喉的总称。
Throat, referring to the pharynx and larynx collectively.
Usage
通常用于描述吞咽、发声、呼吸等相关部位的不适或动作。
Commonly used to describe discomfort or actions related to swallowing, speaking, and breathing.
Examples
- 1 我喉咙痛，不想说话。 (I have a sore throat and don't want to talk.)
- 2 说话前先清清喉咙。 (Clear your throat before speaking.)
- 3 鱼刺卡在喉咙里了。 (A fish bone is stuck in my throat.)
- 4 他喉咙里发出奇怪的声音。 (He made a strange sound from his throat.)
- 5 多喝热水可以缓解喉咙不适。 (Drinking more warm water can relieve throat discomfort.)
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