齱 (zōu) - Uneven teeth & crowded teeth

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zōu ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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齱 · zōu

Uneven teeth;

crowded teeth;

to feel constrained or restricted.

Uneven teethcrowded teethto feel constrained or restricted.

Usage highlights

Uneven teethCrowded teethFeeling constrainedDental irregularityRestricted movementUneven bite

Synonyms

  • 齵— uneven teeth
  • 齲— dental caries
  • 齪— constrained, restricted

Antonyms

  • 齊— even, aligned
  • 整— neat, orderly
  • 順— smooth, unobstructed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His teeth are uneven (齱齵).
  • The crowded teeth made chewing difficult (齱齲).
  • She felt constrained in the formal setting (齱齪 feeling).

Collocations

  • Uneven teeth(齱齵)
  • Crowded teeth(齱齲)
  • Feeling constrained(齱齪)
  • Dental irregularity(齱齒)
  • Restricted movement(齱制)
  • Uneven bite(齱合)

Idioms

  • Uneven and irregular(齱齵不齊)
  • Crowded and constrained(齱齪不安)
  • Restricted and confined(齱制難伸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese medical texts describing dental conditions.
  • Often appears in compound words with other rare characters related to teeth or restriction.
  • Considered a highly specialized character rarely used in modern contexts.

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