(lóng) - throat & used in words related to the throat or

Tone 2

lóng | 8 strokes | radical: 口

· lóng

throat;

used in words related to the throat or vocal sounds

throatused in words related to the throat or

Usage highlights

throathoarse throatsore throatthroat clearingthroat lozengethroat infection

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My throat is sore (喉咙痛).
  • He cleared his throat (清喉咙).
  • The singer has a good throat (好喉咙).

Collocations

  • throat(喉咙)
  • hoarse throat(沙喉咙)
  • sore throat(喉咙痛)
  • throat clearing(清喉咙)
  • throat lozenge(喉咙糖)
  • throat infection(喉咙发炎)

Idioms

  • To clear one's throat(清喉咙)
  • Hoarse voice(喉咙沙哑)
  • Sore throat(喉咙疼痛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 咙 is primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts referring to the throat.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the throat is considered an important passage for qi and sound production.

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