larynx; throat
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
larynx; voice box; throat (anatomical structure)
formalA technical/anatomical term, more specific than the more general 喉咙 (hóu lóng). In everyday speech, 喉咙 is more common. 喉头 is used in medical, biological, or technical contexts.
Shēng声
dài带
wèi位
yú于
hóu喉
tóu头
nèi内
bù部
。
The vocal cords are located inside the larynx.
Tā他
jiǎn检
chá查
le了
huàn患
zhě者
de的
hóu喉
tóu头
。
He examined the patient's larynx.
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Gǎn感
mào冒
dǎo导
zhì致
tā他
hóu喉
tóu头
bù不
shì适
。
The cold caused discomfort in his throat.