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March 24, 2026
咙(嚨)lóng(long2)
The character 咙 (lóng) refers specifically to the throat, which is the passage that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and windpipe. It is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions about health, as well as in idiomatic expressions related to speaking or swallowing.
Strokes8Radical口Frequency#2248DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the throat is often associated with the balance of 'qi' and is important for overall well-being. Throat issues are commonly discussed during flu season, connecting this character to everyday health conversations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a long snake (lóng) winding through a narrow throat. The character 咙 visually suggests a mouth (口) with a throat (represented by the radical '口' and the sound 'lóng' resembling the hissing of a snake). Picture the snake trying to speak, emphasizing the connection between throat and sound.
Meanings of 咙
lóng(long2)
1throat
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About 咙
咙Simplified
嚨Traditional
8Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 咙
Usage Notes
This character is often used in compound words related to throat conditions, such as 咽喉 (yānhóu), meaning pharynx and larynx. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters, and note that it is more commonly used in spoken contexts than written.
HSK Study Tips
Although it is not an HSK level word, it can be linked to HSK Level 2 vocabulary related to body parts. Students at this level should focus on pronunciation and recognizing the character in health-related contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 咙 by not emphasizing the tone, resulting in confusion with other characters. For example, saying 'long' instead of 'lóng' can lead to misunderstanding.
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咙 = 口 + 龙. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 咙
IDS Structure⿰口龙
咙Full Character
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口kou3
left
龙Long2
right
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Parts
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How to say throat in Chinese
“throat” in Chinese is咙lóng
The character 咙 (lóng) refers specifically to the throat, which is the passage that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and windpipe. It is commonly used in medical contexts and discussions about health, as well as in idiomatic expressions related to speaking or swallowing.
When to use 咙
This character is often used in compound words related to throat conditions, such as 咽喉 (yānhóu), meaning pharynx and larynx. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters, and note that it is more commonly used in spoken contexts than written.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 咙 by not emphasizing the tone, resulting in confusion with other characters. For example, saying 'long' instead of 'lóng' can lead to misunderstanding.
Write 咙
咙
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Grammar Patterns of 咙
咙 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他喉____深处有一股金属味儿。
There was a metallic taste at the back of his throat.
Example Sentences for 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.
