齹 (cī) - Uneven & irregular

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cī ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

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齹 · cī

Uneven;

irregular;

jagged;

refers to teeth that are uneven or irregularly arranged.

Unevenirregularjagged

Usage highlights

Uneven teethJagged teethIrregular dentitionCrooked teethMalocclusion

Synonyms

  • 龅— buck-toothed; protruding teeth
  • 龋— decayed teeth; dental caries
  • 龇— to bare one's teeth

Antonyms

  • 齐— even;整齐 (neat and tidy)
  • 整— 整齐 (orderly;整齐)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child has uneven teeth (齹牙).
  • The ancient text described the monster's jagged teeth (齹齿).
  • Orthodontic treatment can correct irregular teeth (齹齿).

Collocations

  • Uneven teeth(齹牙)
  • Jagged teeth(齹齿)
  • Irregular dentition(齹齿)
  • Crooked teeth(齹牙)
  • Malocclusion(齹颌)

Idioms

  • Jagged teeth and protruding lips(齹牙咧嘴)
  • Uneven and irregular(齹齹不平)
  • With jagged teeth and disheveled hair(齹发历齿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese and medical contexts to describe dental irregularities.
  • Considered an uncommon character in modern usage, mostly appearing in specialized texts.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, uneven teeth were sometimes associated with certain health conditions.

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