瘊
throat; voice; vital passage
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
throat; larynx; gullet
Anatomical term for the passage between the mouth and the esophagus/trachea. Commonly used in medical and daily contexts.
He caught a cold and his throat hurts.
A fishbone got stuck in his throat.
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The Adam's apple is a secondary sexual characteristic in males.
noun
voice (especially singing voice)
literaryOften used in literary or artistic contexts to describe the quality of one's singing voice.
Her singing voice is mellow and pleasant.
The golden voice of this singer has captivated countless audiences.
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He possesses a naturally good singing voice.
noun
strategic vital point; narrow passage; chokepoint
formalMetaphorical usage in geography and military strategy to describe critical passages or narrow defiles.
This place is a vital strategic point that military commanders must contend for.
The Taiwan Strait is the western chokepoint of the Pacific Ocean.
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To guard and hold a strategic chokepoint.