嚨 (lóng) - Throat — the anatomical passage from the back & used in words related to the throat and

嚨Tone 2

lóng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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嚨 · lóng

Throat — the anatomical passage from the back of the mouth to the esophagus and larynx;

used in words related to the throat and voice.

Throat — the anatomical passage from the backused in words related to the throat and

Usage highlights

ThroatSore throatThroat lozengeClear one's throatHoarse throatThroat infection

Synonyms

  • 喉— throat (often used interchangeably with 嚨)
  • 嗓子— throat, voice

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • My throat is sore (喉咙痛).
  • He cleared his throat (清喉咙).
  • She has a hoarse voice (嗓子嘶哑) from a throat infection (喉咙感染).
  • The singer has a powerful throat (嗓子).

Collocations

  • Throat(喉咙)
  • Sore throat(喉咙痛)
  • Throat lozenge(润喉糖)
  • Clear one's throat(清喉咙)
  • Hoarse throat(嗓子嘶哑)
  • Throat infection(喉咙感染)

Idioms

  • To shout oneself hoarse(喊破喉咙)
  • To speak until one's throat is parched(说到喉咙干)
  • To have a lump in one's throat(喉咙哽咽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the throat is considered a key passage for Qi and is connected to lung health.
  • The character appears in many expressions related to vocal expression, communication, and health concerns.
  • Throat-related terms are common in descriptions of singing and vocal performance in Chinese opera and music.

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