齵 (óu) - Uneven & irregular

齵Tone 2

óu ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

齵 · óu

Uneven;

irregular;

having irregular or uneven teeth;

refers to teeth that are not aligned properly.

Unevenirregularhaving irregular or uneven teeth

Usage highlights

Uneven teethIrregular cogsMisaligned biteJagged edgeCrooked incisor

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 整齐— neat; orderly
  • 匀称— symmetrical; well-proportioned

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fossil showed irregular teeth (齵齿).
  • The gear had uneven cogs (齵轮).
  • He had a condition of misaligned teeth (牙齿齵突).

Collocations

  • Uneven teeth(齵齿)
  • Irregular cogs(齵轮)
  • Misaligned bite(齵合)
  • Jagged edge(齵缘)
  • Crooked incisor(齵门齿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical or technical texts.
  • Its usage relates to physical irregularity, particularly in the context of teeth or mechanical parts.
  • Due to its obscurity and association with imperfection, it is almost never used in personal names.

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