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March 24, 2026
喉咙(喉嚨)hóulóng(hou2long2)
喉咙 (hóulóng) refers to the throat, particularly the area of the neck that connects the mouth to the esophagus and windpipe. It is commonly used in both medical contexts and everyday conversations related to health, such as when discussing sore throats or swallowing difficulties.
Frequency#3462DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the throat is considered an important part of the body's balance, with various herbs and treatments used to soothe throat-related ailments, especially during seasonal changes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'hole' (sounds like 'hou') leading down your 'long' (sounds like 'long') throat. Visualize a tiny character living inside your throat, shouting through the hole, reminding you of the connection between the sounds and the meaning.
Meanings of 喉咙
hóulóng(hou2long2)
1throat
2larynx
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About 喉咙
喉咙Simplified
喉嚨Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3462Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 喉咙
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'hole' (sounds like 'hou') leading down your 'long' (sounds like 'long') throat. Visualize a tiny character living inside your throat, shouting through the hole, reminding you of the connection between the sounds and the meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 喉咙 with other throat-related terms like 咽 (yān) which specifically refers to the pharynx. 喉咙 is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings since the tones are crucial in Mandarin.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word,喉咙 connects with other body-related vocabulary, enhancing your ability to discuss health and anatomy in Chinese. Focus on practicing the tones and using it in context to describe ailments or sensations.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the throat is considered an important part of the body's balance, with various herbs and treatments used to soothe throat-related ailments, especially during seasonal changes.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mispronounce 喉咙, confusing the tones and saying 'houlong' instead of 'hóulóng'. Additionally, they might mix it up with related terms, such as using 喉咙 when they mean '口' (kǒu) for 'mouth'.
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Grammar Patterns of 喉咙
喉咙 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他____深处有一股金属味儿。
There was a metallic taste at the back of his throat.
Example Sentences for 喉咙 (10)
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他喉咙深处有一股金属味儿。
tā hóu lóng shēn chǔ yǒu yī gǔ jīn shǔ wèi ér。
There was a metallic taste at the back of his throat.
"Yaaaaaaa," Carla let rip with the cry of the Valkyries.
6
他一咳嗽就把卡在喉咙里的鱼刺咳出来了.
tā yī ké sòu jiù bǎ kǎ zài hóu lóng lǐ de yú cì ké chū lái le.
The coughing dislodged the fishbone from his throat.
7
朱吟 秋和陈君宜竟拍起掌来,也放大了喉咙笑.
zhū yín qiū hé chén jūn yí jìng pāi qǐ zhǎng, lái , yě fàng dà le hóu.
Chu Yin - chiu and Chen Chun - yi applauded gleefully and roared with laughter.
8
一饮而尽, --不要剩底儿 -- 烧焦你的喉咙,要找幸福!
yī yǐn ér jìn,-- , -- bù yào shèng dǐ-- ér -- shāo jiāo nǐ de, hóu lóng , yào!
Toss it off, don't leave any heeltap, scorch your throat and be happy.
9
他把卡在喉咙里的糖咯了出来.
tā bǎ kǎ zài hóu lóng lǐ de táng kǎ le chū lái.
He coughed up the candy that was stuck in his throat.
10
思嘉浑身冷得发抖, 心快蹦到喉咙里了.
sī jiā hún shēn lěng dé fā dǒu, , xīn kuài bèng dào hóu lóng lǐ.
Scarlett went cold, her hand at her throat.
Cultural Notes for 喉咙
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the throat is considered an important part of the body's balance, with various herbs and treatments used to soothe throat-related ailments, especially during seasonal changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about 喉咙
喉咙 refers to the throat area more broadly, while 咽 specifically denotes the pharynx, the passage behind the mouth and nasal cavity.
You can say '我喉咙痛' (wǒ hóulóng tòng), which directly translates to 'my throat hurts'.
Yes, it's commonly used in medical discussions about throat health or symptoms.
