齟 (jǔ) - Uneven teeth & irregular dentition

齟Tone 3

jǔ ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

齟 · jǔ

Uneven teeth;

irregular dentition;

to be at odds;

to conflict;

to disagree.

Uneven teethirregular dentitionto be at odds

Usage highlights

Uneven teethDisagreementConflicting opinionsGears not meshingIncompatible

Synonyms

  • 齬— irregular teeth; disagreement (usually paired with 齟)
  • 不合— not in harmony; incompatible
  • 衝突— conflict; clash

Antonyms

  • 和諧— harmonious
  • 一致— consistent; in agreement
  • 吻合— to match exactly; to coincide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child has uneven teeth (牙齿齟齬).
  • Their opinions don't align (意见齟齬).
  • The gears don't mesh properly (齿轮齟齬).

Collocations

  • Uneven teeth(齟齒)
  • Disagreement(齟齬)
  • Conflicting opinions(意見齟齬)
  • Gears not meshing(齒輪齟齬)
  • Incompatible(不相齟齬)

Idioms

  • Conflicting and incompatible(齟齬不合)
  • Mutually contradictory(互相齟齬)
  • Opinions at variance(意見齟齬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described uneven or misaligned teeth in classical Chinese medical texts.
  • Metaphorically extended to describe any situation where things don't fit together properly, such as disagreements or mechanical misfits.
  • Often appears in formal or literary contexts rather than casual speech.

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