齙 (bāo) - Buck teeth & prominent front teeth

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齙 · bāo

Buck teeth;

prominent front teeth;

protruding teeth.

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Usage highlights

Buck teethProtruding teethFix buck teethBuckSevere overbiteBuck teeth appearance

Synonyms

  • 突牙— protruding teeth
  • 暴牙— buck teeth (alternative writing)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has buck teeth (齙牙).
  • The character has a distinctive overbite (齙牙的形象).
  • Orthodontic treatment can correct protruding teeth (矫正齙牙).

Collocations

  • Buck teeth(齙牙)
  • Protruding teeth(牙齿齙出)
  • Fix buck teeth(矫正齙牙)
  • Buck-toothed(齙牙的)
  • Severe overbite(严重齙牙)
  • Buck teeth appearance(齙牙相)

Idioms

  • Buck teeth and protruding mouth(齙牙咧嘴)
  • Ugly buck teeth(齙牙难观)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Considered an undesirable physical trait in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
  • Often used in descriptions to denote unattractiveness or comical appearance.
  • Sometimes associated with certain regional stereotypes in Chinese culture.

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