diu3 zung1吊鐘吊钟
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Definition
A hanging bell, uvula, or bellflower.
- a hanging metal bell, used for telling time or as an alarm
- uvula; the fleshy lobe hanging at the back of the throat
- bellflower (Enkianthus quinqueflorus)
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How it's used
Distinguishing between the anatomical uvula and the bellflower is usually effortless due to context, but note that the anatomical sense is often referred to more colloquially as 喉嚨椗. When referring to the flower, it is specifically associated with the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, where it is a popular decorative plant. The term for the instrument is less common in daily speech compared to the other two meanings.
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The uvula in his throat is all red, it looks like it's inflamed.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 吊鐘 with 鐘, as the former specifically refers to a bell-shaped object or the uvula, whereas 鐘 is the general term for a clock or a standard bell.
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