Definition
咽喉 (yānhóu) is the formal, anatomical term for the throat, often used in medical contexts and as a metaphor for a strategic passage (e.g., a port). For everyday 'throat', use 喉咙 (hóulóng) instead; 嗓子 (sǎngzi) specifically refers to the voice or vocal organ.
noun
throat (anatomical)(figurative) vital passagestrategic pointbottleneck
Examples
- ，咽喉。Tā gǎnmào le, yān hóu yòu hóng yòu zhǒng.He has a cold — his throat is red and swollen.
- 咽喉。Zhège gǎngkǒu shì hǎishàng màoyì de yān hóu.This port is a vital passage for maritime trade.
- 咽喉。Yīshēng yòng yāshébǎn jiǎnchá le tā de yān hóu.The doctor used a tongue depressor to examine her throat.
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