Chinese
yáchǐ
Meaning: tooth; teeth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

牙齒
牙
齒
牙齿
牙
齿

Example sentences

He brushes his teeth carefully every morning and evening, so his teeth are very healthy.
他張開嘴,讓牙醫檢查牙齒。
他张开嘴,让牙医检查牙齿。
He opened his mouth to let the dentist check his teeth.
我的牙齒很痛。
我的牙齿很痛。
My tooth hurts a lot.
保持口腔清潔,才能維護牙齒的健康。
保持口腔清洁,才能维护牙齿的健康。
Only by maintaining oral hygiene can dental health be preserved.
這種牙膏含有氟,可以保護牙齒。
这种牙膏含有氟,可以保护牙齿。
This kind of toothpaste contains fluoride, which can protect teeth.
我明天要去看牙醫,因為我的牙齒很痛。
我明天要去看牙医,因为我的牙齿很痛。
I have to go see the dentist tomorrow because my tooth hurts a lot.
他咧嘴一笑,露出了整齊的牙齒。
他咧嘴一笑,露出了整齐的牙齿。
He grinned, showing a row of neat teeth.

Usage Notes

A general term for teeth in humans or animals.

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