larynx in Chinese
larynx in Chinese is 喉, 喉頭 — larynx means the part of the throat containing the vocal cords, involved in producing sound and protecting the airway.
larynx in Chinese
喉
Pronounced: hóu
(anatomy, zootomy) A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, as it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
喉頭
Pronounced: hóu tóu
(anatomy, zootomy) A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, as it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
What does "larynx" mean?
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noun The part of the throat containing the vocal cords, involved in producing sound and protecting the airway.
"A blow to the larynx can make it hard to breathe or speak."
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larynx in a sentence
- A blow to the larynx can make it hard to breathe or speak.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "larynx" in Chinese?
"larynx" in Chinese is 喉, 喉頭. larynx means: The part of the throat containing the vocal cords, involved in producing sound and protecting the airway.
How do you pronounce 喉?
"larynx" in Chinese is 喉, pronounced "hóu".
How do you use "larynx" in a sentence?
Example: "A blow to the larynx can make it hard to breathe or speak." In Chinese, "larynx" is 喉, 喉頭.
Are there other ways to say "larynx" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "larynx": 喉, 喉頭.
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