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AI Study Notes for 齵
This character is primarily used in informal contexts and may be considered somewhat colloquial. Learners should be cautious about using it in formal writing or speeches. Common collocations include '齵牙' (buck-toothed) and '齵齿' (uneven teeth).
Although 齵 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to other dental terms such as '牙' (tooth) and '齿' (teeth), which are important at lower levels. Students should focus on recognizing the radicals and their meanings.
Learners often confuse 齵 with similar characters like 齿 (teeth) and may mistakenly use them interchangeably. For example, saying '他有齿牙' instead of '他有齵牙' is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 齵
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Etymology of 齵
teeth
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Case file: 齵
- 1The meaning half齒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half禺 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayteeth
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say uneven teeth; buck-toothed in Chinese
“uneven teeth; buck-toothed” in Chinese is齵
The character 齵 (óu) refers to uneven teeth or a buck-toothed appearance. It is often used in contexts discussing dental irregularities or describing someone's smile, particularly when the teeth are not aligned properly.
When to use 齵
This character is primarily used in informal contexts and may be considered somewhat colloquial. Learners should be cautious about using it in formal writing or speeches. Common collocations include '齵牙' (buck-toothed) and '齵齿' (uneven teeth).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 齵 with similar characters like 齿 (teeth) and may mistakenly use them interchangeably. For example, saying '他有齿牙' instead of '他有齵牙' is incorrect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 齵
It is pronounced as 'óu', with a rising tone.
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