sik6 dou6食道
Jyutpingsik6 dou6
Yalesihk douh
Definition
Esophagus; the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in medical or biological contexts when discussing anatomy or health issues. In everyday conversation, people often refer to the general area of the throat or chest when describing swallowing difficulties rather than specifically naming the oesophagus. It is a formal noun that rarely appears in casual slang or lighthearted chatter.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He ate too fast, which made his oesophagus feel very uncomfortable.
The pill feels like it is stuck in my oesophagus, it is so uncomfortable.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 喉嚨, which refers to the throat or pharynx. While 喉嚨 is used in daily life to describe a sore throat or general discomfort, 食道 is specifically the tube connecting the throat to the stomach.
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Grammar guides
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