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saliva

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

kou3shui3 • kǒushuǐ

Meaning


Primary

saliva

Alternatives

spit

Mnemonic


The 水 water of the 口 mouth is called 口水 saliva.

Usage


口水 可以 保护 牙齿。

Saliva can protect your teeth.

这 个 检查 需要 一点 口水。

This test needs a little saliva.

有些 药 会 让 口水 变 苦。

Some medicines can make saliva taste bitter.

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