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Meaning of 龋

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龋 (Trad.: 齲)
Pinyin: qǔ
English Definition: decayed teeth; dental caries
Chinese Definition:
①(龋齿)a.牙齿发生腐蚀的病变,在牙面上形成龋洞,逐渐扩大,最后可使牙齿全被破坏;b.患这种病的牙。均亦称“蛀齿”;俗称“虫牙”。
Total strokes: 17; Radical: 齒
Pictophonetic:禹 indicates the sound; 齿 (teeth) conveys the meaning.
Character Formation:
  • ⿰ Left to right
    • 齿 [ chǐ ] teeth; gears, cogs; age
    • 禹 [ yǔ ] legendary Hsia dynasty founder
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Example Words
龋齿 qǔ chǐ tooth decay; dental caries; cavity
防龋 fáng qǔ to prevent tooth decay; anti-caries
低龋齿性 dī qǔ chǐ xìng non-caries-inducing
齿龋 chǐ qǔ tooth decay; caries
龋洞 qǔ dòng hole due to dental caries
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Example Sentences
1
它甚至可以修复早期龋病
。
It can even reverse early tooth decay.
2
在这个阶段
,
龋坏过程是可以逆转的
。
At this stage, the decay process can be reversed.
3
如果龋坏没得到治疗
,
它将进入牙髓
。
If decay is left untreated, it will reach the tooth's pulp.
4
必须由牙科医生把龋坏清理干净并充填
。
The decay must be cleaned out and the cavity filled by a dentist.
5
根面龋
(
牙齿根部的龋坏
)
较常见于中老年人
。
Root caries (decay in the roots of the teeth) is more common in older adults.