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唾液tuòyèsalivaHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #11179, Very Hard
tuòyè(tuo4ye4)tuo ye T4
  1. 1saliva
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March 24, 2026

唾液tuòyè(tuo4ye4)

唾液 (tuò yè) refers to saliva, the fluid produced in the mouths of humans and many animals. It plays a crucial role in digestion and oral health, often discussed in medical or biological contexts. Understanding this term is important for conversations related to health, hygiene, and bodily functions.

Strokes22Frequency#11179DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, saliva is considered important for overall health, reflecting the balance within the body's organs. It is often associated with the digestive process and is thought to influence the body's Qi.

Memory tip

Think of 唾液 as 'tuo' (pronounced like 'twa') for 'to spit', and 'ye' as 'yeah', like when you say 'yeah' while thinking of something tasty. Imagine someone saying 'yeah' while drooling over their favorite food, which connects to the idea of saliva.

Meanings of 唾液

tuòyè(tuo4ye4)
1saliva
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唾液Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When using 唾液, remember that it is a formal term often used in medical contexts rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '唾液分泌' (saliva secretion) and '唾液腺' (salivary gland). Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing them can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

唾液 is not currently included in HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects well with health-related terms. Students at HSK 4 and above should focus on learning related medical vocabulary to enhance their discussions about health and biology.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 唾液 with other similar-sounding words, such as '唾' (to spit) or '液体' (liquid). Ensure you use 唾液 specifically when referring to saliva to avoid confusion.

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Component characters

唾tuòsaliva
11 strokes口
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液yèliquid
11 strokes氵
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How to say saliva in Chinese

“saliva” in Chinese is唾液tuòyè

唾液 (tuò yè) refers to saliva, the fluid produced in the mouths of humans and many animals. It plays a crucial role in digestion and oral health, often discussed in medical or biological contexts. Understanding this term is important for conversations related to health, hygiene, and bodily functions.

When to use 唾液

When using 唾液, remember that it is a formal term often used in medical contexts rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases like '唾液分泌' (saliva secretion) and '唾液腺' (salivary gland). Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing them can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 唾液 with other similar-sounding words, such as '唾' (to spit) or '液体' (liquid). Ensure you use 唾液 specifically when referring to saliva to avoid confusion.

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The correct pronunciation is 'tuò yè', with the first syllable having a falling tone and the second syllable a falling tone as well.

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