龂 (yín) - Yín — to gnash or grind teeth & to argue or dispute vehemently.

龂Tone 2

yín ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

龂 · yín

Yín — to gnash or grind teeth;

to argue or dispute vehemently.

Yín — to gnash or grind teethto argue or dispute vehemently.

Usage highlights

Grinding teethTooth grindingVehement argumentGnash teeth angrily

Synonyms

  • 龈— gums; also used for gnashing teeth
  • 磨— to grind
  • 咬— to bite

Antonyms

  • 和— harmonious, peaceful
  • 静— quiet, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was grinding his teeth in anger (龂龂).
  • The two sides were arguing fiercely (龂龂争辩).
  • Ancient texts mention tooth grinding (龂齿).

Collocations

  • Grinding teeth(龂龂)
  • Tooth grinding(龂齿)
  • Vehement argument(龂龂争辩)
  • Gnash teeth angrily(龂牙咧嘴)

Idioms

  • Gnashing teeth in anger(龂牙咧嘴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing teeth grinding as a symptom.
  • Used in historical texts to describe vehement arguments or disputes.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage.

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