(á) — hoarseness (literary)

Definition

Literary/formal word for hoarseness (a husky voice), almost always used in writing. In everyday speech, just say 嗓子哑.

noun
hoarseness (literary)

Examples

  • Zhè zhǒng á shì hóu long fā yán yǐn qǐ de.
    This kind of hoarseness is caused by an inflamed throat.
  • Tā de á ràng tīng zhòng tīng bù qīng chǔ.
    His hoarseness made the audience unable to hear clearly.
  • Gǎn mào hòu tā de á chí xù le hǎo jǐ tiān.
    After the cold, his hoarseness persisted for several days.

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