涶 (tuō) - To spit & to expectorate

涶Tone 1

tuō ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

涶 · tuō

To spit;

to expectorate;

to drool.

To spitto expectorateto drool.

Usage highlights

SpitDroolSpit phlegmSpit on the groundSpit outDrool flowing

Synonyms

  • 吐— to spit
  • 唾— to spit, saliva

Antonyms

  • 咽— to swallow
  • 吞— to swallow, gulp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spat on the ground (涶在地上).
  • The baby is drooling (婴儿在涶口水).
  • Spitting in public is prohibited (禁止随地涶痰).

Collocations

  • Spit(涶唾)
  • Drool(涶涎)
  • Spit phlegm(涶痰)
  • Spit on the ground(涶地)
  • Spit out(涶出)
  • Drool flowing(涶流)

Idioms

  • Drool flowing down three feet(涶涎三尺)
  • Spit and it becomes a treasure(涶玉为宝)

Cultural background

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  • Considered vulgar and impolite in Chinese culture, especially spitting in public places.
  • Often associated with negative behavior and poor manners.
  • In traditional medicine, excessive drooling might be seen as a symptom of certain conditions.

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