Chinese
yàn
Meaning: to swallow
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

嚥
咽

Example sentences

This pill is very hard to swallow.
吃飯時要細嚼慢嚥,這樣才有利於消化。
吃饭时要细嚼慢咽,这样才有利于消化。
You should chew your food slowly when eating, as this is beneficial for digestion.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical act of swallowing food or medicine. Often used in the idiom '細嚼慢嚥' (chew slowly and swallow).

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