hau4 wat6喉核
Jyutpinghau4 wat6
Yalehàuh waht
Definition
Adam's apple; the prominent cartilage at the front of the human neck.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the laryngeal prominence that is more pronounced in males. It is often used in casual conversation to describe someone swallowing or showing signs of nervousness, as the movement of the throat is visually linked to this feature.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 喉嚨, which refers to the throat or pharynx in general. 喉核 is strictly the anatomical protrusion, whereas 喉嚨 is the internal passage.
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Grammar guides
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