to cough; a cough; to make a coughing sound, often as a reflex to clear the throat or lungs

to suppress or stop coughing; to relieve a cough

to cough without phlegm; a dry cough; also called [[干嗽|乾嗽|gan1 sou4]]

to cough up phlegm; to expectorate

pertussis; an acute infectious disease, usually affecting young children, characterized by long-lasting fits of convulsive coughing

To spit or cough up blood from the respiratory tract; also refers to the medical condition of hemoptysis.

(dialect) to cough or choke; to cough because something is stuck in the throat

Respiratory problems caused by the dry and polluted air in Beijing, typically affecting people who are not used to the city's environment.

(literary) to cough and spit; spittle

(literary) describes the speech of a talented person as being as precious as pearls; used to praise excellent conversation or beautiful writing

cough drop; cough lozenge

liquid medicine used to treat or suppress a cough; cough mixture

to relieve or suppress a cough; cough suppressant