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黏痰

nián tándictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
phlegm
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.

Source record: cd-8e51b1946377987a. Source SHA-256: bbc4b27f26bee1a262f4d7939667a040c7857c7fc0200a2fa7a86d3352a09eae.

Original source entry:

黏痰 黏痰 [nian2 tan2] /phlegm/

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Character information

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  • 黏
    nián

    sticky / glutinous / (Tw) to adhere / to stick on / to glue

  • 痰
    tán

    phlegm / spittle

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.