咳痰 ké tán

to cough up phlegm; to expectorate

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to cough up phlegm
  2. 2. to expectorate

Characters

Character Meaning
咳 ké HSK 4
cough; hey; oh, expressing regret or surprise
痰 tán
phlegm; spittle