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Meaning of 龋

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(Trad.: 齲)
Pinyin:
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:
Pictophonetic: indicates the sound; 齿 (teeth) conveys the meaning.
Character Formation:
  • Left to right
    • 齿 [ chǐ ] teeth; gears, cogs; age
    • [ ] legendary Hsia dynasty founder
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Example Words
龋齿 chǐ tooth decay; dental caries; cavity
防龋 fáng to prevent tooth decay; anti-caries
低龋齿性 chǐ xìng non-caries-inducing
齿龋 chǐ tooth decay; caries
龋洞 dòng hole due to dental caries
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Example Sentences
1
It can even reverse early tooth decay.
2
At this stage, the decay process can be reversed.
3
If decay is left untreated, it will reach the tooth's pulp.
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The decay must be cleaned out and the cavity filled by a dentist.
5
齿
Root caries (decay in the roots of the teeth) is more common in older adults.