Definition
喉咙 (hóu lóng) is the everyday word for the physical throat, used in common contexts like illness or drinking. 嗓子 (sǎng zi) also means 'throat' but often emphasizes the voice or singing ability; 咽喉 (yān hóu) is a more formal/anatomical term and can also mean a strategic passage (figurative).
noun
throat
Examples
- ，喉咙。Wǒ gǎnmào le, hóu lóng hěn bù shūfu.I have a cold, and my throat is very uncomfortable.
- 喉咙。Duō hē rè shuǐ duì hóu lóng yǒu hǎochù.Drinking more hot water is good for the throat.
- 喉咙。Tā chànggē qián xiān rùn le rùn hóu lóng.He moistened his throat before singing.
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