tán

common
noun

Meaning of 痰盂

痰盂 means spittoon; cuspidor; container for holding phlegm or spit. Pronounced tán yú.

  • spittoon; cuspidor; container for holding phlegm or spit

Definitions & Examples

ye
tán
jìn
le
tán
 

Grandpa spat into the spittoon.

Zhè
tán
shì
táo
zuò
de
 

This spittoon is made of ceramic.

Jiù
shí
 
tán
shì
jiā
jiā
bèi
de
mǐn
 

In the old days, spittoons were essential household items in every home.

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