English–Chinese

“moisten your throat” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinrùn hóu

Example

天气很干,喝点水可以润喉。tiān qì hěn gàn hē diǎn shuǐ ké yǐ rùn hóu

The weather is very dry, and drinking some water can moisten your throat.

Illustration for 润喉 (moisten your throat)

How to say “moisten your throat” in Chinese

“Moisten your throat” in Chinese is 润喉 (rùn hóu).

Moisture reaches a dry throat, making speaking feel smoother.

Full entry for 润喉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 润喉

演出前,他会喝点热水来润喉。yǎn chū qián tā huì hē diǎn rè shuǐ lái rùn hóu

Before the performance, he drinks some hot water to moisten his throat.

Tips for using 润喉

  • Chinese uses this verb for ordinary throat care, while English product wording often says that a drink or lozenge helps a dry throat without promising treatment of an illness.

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