to spit · to expectorate

tǔ tán

t+ǔ·3rd tonet+án·2nd tone

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He has the habit of spitting on the ground.

他有个随地吐痰的习惯。

In Singapore, it is a crime to spit on the ground.

随地吐痰在新加坡算是犯罪行为。

Spitting is prohibited.

禁止吐痰。

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