齯 (ní) - Ni — refers to the teeth grown in & elderly person with new teeth

齯Tone 2

ní ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

齯 · ní

Ni — refers to the teeth grown in old age;

elderly person with new teeth;

a metaphor for longevity.

Ni — refers to the teeth grown inelderly person with new teetha metaphor for longevity.

Usage highlights

Ni chiNi nianNi shouNi laoHuang fa qi ni

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The elderly man grew new teeth in his old age (齯年).
  • The old sage was known for his longevity (齯寿).
  • A person with new teeth in old age is called a 'ni chi' (齯齿).

Collocations

  • Ni chi(齯齿)
  • Ni nian(齯年)
  • Ni shou(齯寿)
  • Ni lao(齯老)
  • Huang fa qi ni(黄发齯齿)

Idioms

  • Yellow hair and new teeth(黄发齯齿)
  • Old age with new teeth(齯年皓首)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, growing new teeth in old age was seen as a sign of exceptional longevity and vitality.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing elderly people who maintained health and vigor.
  • It carries positive connotations of longevity and is sometimes used in names wishing for long life.

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