咳痰

ké tán

Dictionary entry

to cough up phlegm

What does 咳痰 mean?

咳痰 (ké tán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to cough up phlegm

2to expectorate

Character breakdown

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咳hāisound of sighing · (interjection expressing surprise, sorrow, regret, disappointment etc) oh 痰tánphlegm · spittle

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How to pronounce 咳痰

咳痰

ké tán

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