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唾液
tuòyè
Description
唾液就是我们嘴里的口水。
"唾液" is the saliva in our mouth.
它可以帮助我们消化食物。
It helps us digest food.
Meanings
唾液tuòyè
saliva; spit
吃东西的时候会分泌唾液。
Saliva is secreted when eating.
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Notes
- Etymology
唾 (spit) + 液 (liquid), literally "spitting liquid."
- Nuance
唾液 is formal/medical; 口水 is the everyday spoken word for saliva.
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