齳 (yǔn) - Toothless & having lost teeth

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齳 · yǔn

Toothless;

having lost teeth;

refers to the condition of having no teeth, typically due to old age.

Toothlesshaving lost teethrefers to the condition of having no teeth,

Usage highlights

ToothlessToothless mouthToothless due to old ageGums of a toothless personAppearance of being toothless

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old man is toothless (齳齿).
  • A toothless mouth (齳口) can affect speech.
  • The elderly often become toothless (齳老).

Collocations

  • Toothless(齳齿)
  • Toothless mouth(齳口)
  • Toothless due to old age(齳老)
  • Gums of a toothless person(齳龈)
  • Appearance of being toothless(齳貌)

Idioms

  • The old and toothless(老而齳)
  • A toothless smile(齳然而笑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 齳 is associated with old age and the natural process of physical decline.
  • In classical texts, it is used to describe the elderly who have lost their teeth.
  • It reflects traditional respect for elders and observations on the human life cycle.

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