Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "喉", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "喉", and master the standard way of writing the character "喉".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 喉
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "喉" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
喉 (hóu)
1. The front part of the neck that is connected to the trachea; it is part of the respiratory system, contains vocal cords, and is also an organ for sound production (commonly referred to as "larynx").
Example: 喉咙 (throat).
喉舌 (1) Generally refers to the organs of speech; (2) metaphorically refers to spokespeople, e.g., "The newspaper is the voice of the people"; (3) metaphorically refers to strategic locations, e.g., "Juyong Pass is the key site guarding the capital"; (4) in ancient texts, it refers to important ministers of state, especially censors and advisors.
2. Used metaphorically to refer to a critical area or passageway.
Example: 喉吭 (another term for throat; also refers to strategic pathways); 喉嗉 (the throat and esophagus; metaphorically indicates life); 喉衿 (metaphorically refers to a critical area; also indicates guidelines or key points).
引 (Sources):
- 《说文》: 喉,咽也。
- 《后汉书·马融传》: 喉咽者,量肠之府也。
- 唐· 柳宗元《三戒》: 断其喉。
例 (Examples):
- 喉吻 (the larynx and lips);
- 喉头气 (the tightness felt in the larynx due to anger);
- 喉韵 (the lingering sweetness felt in the larynx after drinking tea).