唾
saliva; spit; scorn
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
saliva; spit
Refers to the watery fluid secreted in the mouth.
Saliva helps digest food.
The doctor used a cotton swab to collect a saliva sample.
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Don't spit saliva anywhere, it's very unsanitary.
This herbal medicine can promote saliva secretion.
He was so thirsty that he almost had no saliva left.
verb
to spit; to eject saliva
Literally means to forcefully spit out saliva, used in fixed phrases like 唾手可得.
He angrily spat on the ground.
Don't casually spit on other people's things.
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He spat at that tree.
The hungry stray cat spat at the trash can.
After winning the match, he spat at his opponent to show contempt.
verb
to scorn; to show contempt by spitting
formalUsed to express extreme disdain or contempt for someone or something.
Everyone scorns this kind of dishonest behavior.
He was scorned by the world for taking bribes and embezzling funds.
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We must resolutely scorn this kind of shameless remarks.
Ancient corrupt officials are often scorned by later generations for thousands of years.
He would rather let others spit on his face and dry it himself than associate with this kind of person.