ลิ้น (lín) — tongue (organ)

1NounA1

tongue (organ)

The soft, movable organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing.

The tongue is in the mouth.

2NounA2

tongue (of animals)

The tongue of animals; often noted as forked in snakes.

A snake’s tongue is split into two forks.

3NounB1

sense of taste; palate

Taste perception or preference (e.g., spicy tolerance, refined taste).

He can’t handle spicy food well; his palate isn’t used to it yet.

4NounB1

tongue-like part; flap

A projecting or flap-like part of an object, such as a shoe tongue, valve tongue, or a tab.

These shoes have very thick tongues, so they don't hurt the top of the foot.

5NounB1

tongue (of animals as food)

Edible animal tongue used as a food item (e.g., beef tongue).

This restaurant serves braised beef tongue as a special menu item.

6ClassifierB2

classifier: tongues; tongue-like parts

Classifier for tongues (organs) and tongue-like parts of objects.

How many tongues does this snake have? I couldn't see in time.

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