Meanings of 唾
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唾 (tuò) vs 吐 (tǔ) — use 唾 for 'saliva' or 'spitting' specifically related to bodily fluids, while 吐 refers more generally to 'vomit' or 'to spit out'.
Be careful not to confuse 唾 (tuò) with other similar-sounding words. This term is generally informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings. Common collocations include 唾液 (tuò yè - saliva) and 唾弃 (tuò qì - to spit on, to disdain).
Although 唾 is not part of the official HSK curriculum, it is useful for learners at HSK 3 and above who are expanding their vocabulary. Focus on recognizing the character's components and practicing its pronunciation to avoid confusion with other words.
Learners often mix up 唾 (tuò) with 吐 (tǔ), leading to confusion between spitting saliva and vomiting. Always remember that 唾 is related to saliva and spitting, while 吐 refers to a more serious action of expulsion.
Pronunciation of 唾
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Etymology of 唾
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 垂 represents the sound.
mouth
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 垂 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half垂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymouth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say saliva in Chinese
“saliva” in Chinese is唾
The character 唾 (tuò) primarily means 'saliva' and can also refer to the action of 'spitting.' It is commonly used in contexts related to bodily functions, health discussions, or expressions of disgust. This character may carry a slightly negative connotation depending on the context in which it is used.
When to use 唾
Be careful not to confuse 唾 (tuò) with other similar-sounding words. This term is generally informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings. Common collocations include 唾液 (tuò yè - saliva) and 唾弃 (tuò qì - to spit on, to disdain).
唾 or something close to it
唾 (tuò) vs 吐 (tǔ) — use 唾 for 'saliva' or 'spitting' specifically related to bodily fluids, while 吐 refers more generally to 'vomit' or 'to spit out'.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 唾 (tuò) with 吐 (tǔ), leading to confusion between spitting saliva and vomiting. Always remember that 唾 is related to saliva and spitting, while 吐 refers to a more serious action of expulsion.
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Grammar Patterns of 唾
唾 carries 3 distinct meanings. 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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黑格传达的意思是说胜利____手可得。
Haig's message was that victory was ripe for picking.
Example Sentences for 唾 (5)
Word Family of 唾
Compound Meaning
What does 唾液 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 唾
唾 (tuò) refers specifically to saliva and the act of spitting, while 吐 (tǔ) means to vomit or to spit out food.
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