Definition
食道 (shí dào) primarily means the esophagus, the tube from the throat to the stomach. In broader usage it can refer to dietary habits or ways of eating, but this sense is less common and often replaced by 饮食习惯. The metaphorical sense of a 'route for food transport' is rare and only appears in specialized contexts.
n.
esophagus
Examples
- 食道。Yīshēng yòng nèikuījìng jiǎnchá le tā de shí dào.The doctor examined his esophagus with an endoscope.
- 食道。shí dào shì liánjiē kǒuqiāng hé wèi de zhòngyào qìguān.The esophagus is an important organ connecting the mouth and stomach.
- 食道。Chángqī chī tàng de shíwù róngyì sǔnshāng shí dào.Eating very hot food over a long time can damage the esophagus.
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