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齙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
齙bāobuck teethzg, 20 strokes, radical 齒
bāo(bao1) T1
  1. 1buck teeth
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March 24, 2026

齙bāo(bao1)

The character 齙 (bāo) refers to buck teeth, which are prominent front teeth that protrude significantly. This term is often used in both casual and descriptive contexts, especially regarding dental features in individuals. It can also carry a playful or teasing connotation when referring to someone's appearance.

Strokes20Radical齒
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, physical appearance, including dental features, can be a topic of humor or affection among friends and family. People often tease each other about their looks, and having prominent teeth is sometimes seen as a unique trait.

Memory Tip

Imagine a buck with its prominent teeth sticking out as it tries to chew on a tree branch. The character 齙 has a radical related to teeth (齒) on the left, visually representing its meaning, while the sound 'bāo' can remind you of a 'bow' shaped by those buck teeth.

Meanings of 齙

bāo(bao1)
1buck teeth
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About 齙

齙Simplified
20Strokes
齒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 齙

Usage Notes

Learners should note that 齙 is more colloquial and may not be suitable for formal conversations. Common mistakes include confusing it with other dental-related terms like 牙 (tooth) or 齒 (teeth), which are broader in use. Make sure to use the correct tone to avoid mispronunciation; 齙 is pronounced with a high-level tone (bāo).

HSK Study Tips

Although 齙 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK words related to body parts and characteristics, such as 牙 (yá - tooth) and 脸 (liǎn - face). Students should focus on understanding context clues when describing people's features.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 齙 with 齒, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 齙 specifically refers to buck teeth, while 齒 refers to teeth in general.

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Pronunciation of 齙

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Etymology of 齙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 齿 represents the meaning and 包 represents the sound. Simplified form of 齙.

Memory Hint

teeth

Semantic (meaning)齒
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Phonetic (sound)包
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Case file: 齙

Phonosemantic compound. 齿 represents the meaning and 包 represents the sound. Simplified form of 齙.

  1. 1The meaning half齒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half包 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayteeth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 齙?

Decomposition of 齙

IDS Structure⿰齒包
齙Full Character
=
齒chi3
left
包Bao1
right
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Which of these is a component of 齙?

How to say buck teeth in Chinese

“buck teeth” in Chinese is齙bāo

The character 齙 (bāo) refers to buck teeth, which are prominent front teeth that protrude significantly. This term is often used in both casual and descriptive contexts, especially regarding dental features in individuals. It can also carry a playful or teasing connotation when referring to someone's appearance.

When to use 齙

Learners should note that 齙 is more colloquial and may not be suitable for formal conversations. Common mistakes include confusing it with other dental-related terms like 牙 (tooth) or 齒 (teeth), which are broader in use. Make sure to use the correct tone to avoid mispronunciation; 齙 is pronounced with a high-level tone (bāo).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 齙 with 齒, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 齙 specifically refers to buck teeth, while 齒 refers to teeth in general.

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齙

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Word Family of 齙

Words Containing This Character2
龅牙buck tooth齙牙
龅bāoprojecting teeth齙
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Compound Meaning

What does 龅牙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 齙

No, 齙 is generally used in informal contexts and might not be appropriate for formal writing.

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