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软腭
ruǎn'è
Description
软腭是嘴里面上面软的部分，在硬腭的后面。
The 软腭 is the soft part inside the mouth at the top, behind the hard palate.
我们说话和吃东西的时候都会用到软腭。
We use the 软腭 when we speak and eat.
Meanings
软腭ruǎn'è
soft palate; the soft back part of the roof of the mouth
医生看了看我的软腭。
The doctor examined my soft palate.
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Notes
- Etymology
软 (soft) + 腭 (palate), literally "soft palate," contrasting with 硬腭 (hard palate).
- Nuance
a technical anatomy term; everyday speakers rarely use it in casual talk.
In videos
“我也可以只用上软腭说话呀”
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