齫 (yǔn) - Sound of teeth grinding & to gnash teeth

齫Tone 3

yǔn ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

齫 · yǔn

Sound of teeth grinding;

to gnash teeth;

archaic variant of 齦 (gums).

Sound of teeth grindingto gnash teetharchaic variant of 齦 (gums).

Usage highlights

Grinding teethSound of grindingGumsGnash teeth

Synonyms

  • 齦— gums (more common character)
  • 磨牙— grind teeth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He ground his teeth in anger (齫牙).
  • The sound of teeth grinding (齫齫声).
  • An archaic term for gums (齫, variant of 齦).

Collocations

  • Grinding teeth(齫牙)
  • Sound of grinding(齫齫声)
  • Gums(variant of 齦)
  • Gnash teeth(齫齿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often appears as a variant form of 齦 (yín) meaning 'gums' in historical medical or literary contexts.
  • The character's structure reflects its association with teeth and oral functions.

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