齼 (chǔ) - Toothache & dental caries

齼Tone 3

chǔ ｜ 28 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

齼 · chǔ

Toothache;

dental caries;

decayed teeth;

also used metaphorically for something that causes discomfort or annoyance.

Toothachedental cariesdecayed teeth

Usage highlights

ToothacheDental cariesGrinding teethTooth decayDental discomfort

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a toothache (牙齿齼).
  • Ancient texts mention dental decay (齼齿).
  • The sound of grinding teeth is unpleasant (齼牙声).

Collocations

  • Toothache(齼痛)
  • Dental caries(齼齿)
  • Grinding teeth(齼牙)
  • Tooth decay(牙齿齼)
  • Dental discomfort(齼感)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing dental conditions
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese
  • Considered a complex character with 24 strokes

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