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to spit

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

tu3tan2 tǔtán

Meaning


Primary

to spit

Alternatives

spit, spits, spitting, spat, to spit phlegm, spit phlegm

Mnemonic


吐痰 To spit is 吐 to spit 痰 phlegm onto the ground.

Usage


有人 在 地上 吐痰。

Someone spat on the ground.

吐痰 是 不 礼貌 的 行为。

Spitting is an impolite behavior.

请 不要 在 公共 场所 吐痰。

Please do not spit in public places.

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