Definition
呕吐 (ǒutù) is a formal, disyllabic verb specifically for 'to vomit' (the medical act). Its near-synonym 吐 (tù) is broader — it can also mean 'to spit out' (吐口水, 吐籽) — and is more common in everyday speech. Use 呕吐 in clinical or formal contexts; use 吐 for casual descriptions of throwing up or spitting.
verb
to vomit
Examples
- 呕吐。Tā yīn wèi yùn chē ér ǒu tù.He vomited because of motion sickness.
- ，呕吐。Chī le yào zhī hòu, tā zhōng yú bú zài ǒu tù le.After taking the medicine, he finally stopped vomiting.
- 呕吐，。ǒu tù zhī hòu, tā jué de shū fu le yì xiē.After vomiting, he felt a bit more comfortable.
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