English–Chinese
“adam's apple” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhóu jié
Example
男人的喉结通常比较明显。nán rén de hóu jié tōng cháng bǐ jiào míng xiǎn
A man's Adam's apple is usually fairly prominent.
How to say “adam's apple” in Chinese
“Adam's apple” in Chinese is 喉结 (hóu jié).
A firm bump at the front of the throat that becomes more visible when swallowing.
Example sentences with 喉结
青春期男孩会出现明显的喉结。qīng chūn qī nán hái huì chū xiàn míng xiǎn de hóu jié
Boys develop a clearly visible Adam's apple during puberty.
Tips for using 喉结
- English speakers often associate Adam's apple with men, but this Chinese noun names the visible throat feature without itself making a claim about gender.