吐 痰

tǔ tándictionary entry

to spit / to expectorate

Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

吐痰吐痰 [tu3 tan2] /to spit/to expectorate/

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Reference information

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Character information

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吐
tǔ
to spit / to send out (silk from a silkworm, bolls from cotton flowers etc) / to say / to pour out (one's grievances)
tù
to vomit / to throw up
痰
tán
phlegm / spittle

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.