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吐

tù, tǔ

Description

"吐"是指把东西从嘴里弄出来。

"吐" means to bring something out from the mouth.

它有两个读音：说话或把东西弄出来读tǔ，生病或不舒服时读tù。

It has two pronunciations: tǔ when talking or bringing something out, and tù when sick or feeling unwell.

Meanings

吐tǔ

to spit out; to say

请不要在地上吐口水。

Please don't spit on the ground.

吐tù

to vomit; to throw up

他坐车坐得想吐。

He felt like vomiting from the car ride.

Related words

呕吐吐痰恶心吞口水

Notes

  • Pronunciation

    吐 is tǔ for spitting/speaking, but tù for vomiting.

  • Nuance

    呕吐 is more formal/medical than the everyday 吐 (tù).

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