(quán) - Gap between the front teeth & buck-toothed appearance.

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Gap between the front teeth;

buck-toothed appearance.

Gap between the front teethbuck-toothed appearance.

Usage highlights

Buck teethRabbit teethTooth gapProtruding teethDental gap

Synonyms

  • buck-toothed, protruding teeth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a gap between his front teeth (齤牙).
  • The rabbit shows its buck teeth (兔齤).
  • Ancient texts describe facial features with gaps (齒齤).

Collocations

  • Buck teeth(齤牙)
  • Rabbit teeth(兔齤)
  • Tooth gap(齒齤)
  • Protruding teeth(齤突)
  • Dental gap(牙齤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical and physiognomy texts describing dental features.
  • Considered an uncommon character even in historical contexts, rarely used in modern Chinese.

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