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Yaleyúh fòhng
Definition
Breast; the milk-producing and storing organ of female mammals.
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How it's used
This is a formal, clinical, or anatomical term used primarily in medical contexts or health education. In casual daily conversation, people typically use the more colloquial term 胸 or 胸部 when discussing the area generally. Using 乳房 in a social setting can sound overly technical or clinical, similar to using the word "mammary" in English.
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The doctor said you need to check your breasts regularly.
Do you know how to perform a breast self-exam?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual conversation about fashion or body shape, as it sounds like you are reading from a medical textbook. Use 胸 instead for everyday talk.
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