niu6 dou6尿道
Jyutpingniu6 dou6
Yaleniuh douh
Definition
Urethra; the tube in the urinary system through which urine is discharged from the body.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in medical or clinical contexts rather than everyday casual conversation. When discussing symptoms or infections, people often use more general terms like 下體 or simply refer to the pain location if they are not comfortable being specific. It is the standard anatomical term used by doctors and in health education materials.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He said his urethra is very uncomfortable.
Is urethritis very painful?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 尿道口, which specifically refers to the external opening of the urethra, whereas 尿道 refers to the entire canal.
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