咽 yānyànyè HSK7 throat Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: All meanings (4) All meanings 6 yān 3 throat 2narrow pass 1yàn 2 swallow 2yè 1 choke 1 6 sentences 这杯苦药实在太难咽了。 zhè bēi kǔ yào shízài tài nán yàn le. This cup of bitter medicine is really hard to swallow. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他被对手死死扼住了咽喉。 tā bèi duìshǒu sǐsǐ èzhù le yān hóu. He was held tightly by the throat by his opponent. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他的咽部发炎了,说话很困难。 tā de yān bù fāyán le, shuōhuà hěn kùnnan. His pharynx is inflamed, making it difficult for him to speak. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他端起杯子,咽下了最后一口热茶。 tā duānqǐ bēizi, yàn xià le zuìhòu yī kǒu rèchá. He picked up the cup and swallowed the last sip of hot tea. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary她喉咙哽咽,一句话也说不出来。 tā hóulóng gěng yè, yī jù huà yě shuō bù chulai. Her throat was choked with emotion, and she couldn't say a word. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary此处地势险要,是连接两省的咽喉要道。 cǐchù dìshì xiǎnyào, shì liánjiē liǎng shěng de yān hóu yàodào. The terrain here is strategic, serving as a vital passage connecting the two provinces. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary