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吞咽
tūnyàn
Description
“吞咽”就是把食物或水从嘴里咽到肚子里的动作。
"吞咽" means the action of moving food or water from the mouth to the stomach.
这个词有点书面，医生检查喉咙的时候常常用它。
This word is somewhat formal and is often used by doctors when examining the throat.
Meanings
吞咽tūnyàn
to swallow food or liquid
他喉咙痛，吞咽的时候很难受。
He has a sore throat and it hurts when he swallows.
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Notes
- Etymology
吞 (swallow) + 咽 (throat/gulp), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
more formal/medical than everyday 咽 or 吃; common in health contexts.
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