齭 (chǔ) - Tooth decay & dental caries

齭Tone 3

chǔ ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

齭 · chǔ

Tooth decay;

dental caries;

cavities in teeth.

Tooth decaydental cariescavities in teeth.

Usage highlights

Tooth decayDental cariesCavities in teethAncient dental term

Synonyms

  • 蛀牙— tooth decay; dental caries
  • 龋齿— dental caries; decayed tooth

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dentist found tooth decay (齭) during the checkup.
  • Ancient texts mention dental problems like 齭.
  • Poor oral hygiene can lead to 齭.

Collocations

  • Tooth decay(齭)
  • Dental caries(齭)
  • Cavities in teeth(齭)
  • Ancient dental term(齭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 齭 is a classical Chinese character for dental decay, appearing in historical medical texts.
  • It reflects ancient Chinese understanding of dental health and pathology.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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