齗 (yín) - Gums — the firm tissue that surrounds the & also refers to the edge of something, or

齗Tone 2

yín ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

齗 · yín

Gums — the firm tissue that surrounds the teeth;

also refers to the edge of something, or to argue vehemently.

Gums — the firm tissue that surrounds thealso refers to the edge of something, or

Usage highlights

GumsGingivitisGum diseaseTo argue vehementlyGum lineAlveolar bone

Synonyms

  • 龈— gums (more common simplified form)
  • 牙床— gums (literally 'tooth bed')

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dentist checked my gums (牙龈).
  • He had gingivitis (牙龈炎).
  • The two scholars engaged in a fierce debate (齗齗辩论).

Collocations

  • Gums(牙龈)
  • Gingivitis(牙龈炎)
  • Gum disease(牙齗疾病)
  • To argue vehemently(齗齗)
  • Gum line(齗缘)
  • Alveolar bone(牙槽骨)

Idioms

  • Arguing fiercely(齗齗不休)
  • Firm as gums(坚如齗齿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, healthy gums are seen as connected to kidney health.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing debates or disputes, emphasizing verbal contention.

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