Chinese phrase
喉咙痛 hóu lóng tòng
Meaning
sore throat
When to use it
A sore throat is pain or discomfort in the throat. It describes a common symptom when discussing illness or asking about relief.
Example dialogue
最近喉咙痛，有没有什么好办法？ zuì jìn hóu lóng tòng yǒu méi yǒu shén me hǎo bàn fǎ
I've had a sore throat lately. Is there anything that might help?
多喝热水，多休息，含喉片或用盐水漱口有帮助。 duō hē rè shuǐ duō xiū xī hán hóu piàn huò yòng yán shuǐ shù kǒu yǒu bāng zhù
Drink plenty of warm water, get plenty of rest, and suck on lozenges or gargle with salt water; that may help.