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齱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
齱zōuuneven teeth; buck-toothedx, 23 strokes, radical 齒
zōu(zou1) T1
  1. 1uneven teeth; buck-toothed
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March 24, 2026

齱zōu(zou1)

The character 齱 (zōu) refers to uneven or buck-toothed teeth. It describes a condition where the alignment of teeth is irregular, which can affect one's appearance and sometimes impact speech. This term is often used in discussions about dental health or aesthetics.

Strokes23Radical齒
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having well-aligned teeth is often associated with beauty and health, making the concept of 齱 particularly relevant in discussions about personal grooming and aesthetics.

Memory Tip

Think of 齱 (zōu) as a 'z' for zigzagging teeth. The component 齿 (teeth) is prominent, and you can imagine teeth sticking out in various directions like a zigzag line. Visualize a cartoon character with big, uneven teeth, making it easy to remember both the shape and the sound.

Meanings of 齱

zōu(zou1)
1uneven teeth; buck-toothed
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About 齱

齱Simplified
23Strokes
齒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 齱

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 齱, as it can have negative connotations regarding someone's appearance. This word is informal and may not be appropriate in formal contexts or when discussing someone's dental health directly. Common collocations include phrases like '齱牙' (buck-toothed).

HSK Study Tips

Although 齱 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it connects to topics around health and body vocabulary. Students at higher levels should focus on descriptive adjectives and related terms in dental health discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 齱 with similar characters like 齿 (teeth) or 牙 (tooth). For instance, saying '我有齿' (I have teeth) instead of '我有齱' (I have uneven teeth) misses the nuance. Always ensure you understand the context before using this term.

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Etymology of 齱

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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teeth

Semantic (meaning)齒
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Phonetic (sound)取
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Case file: 齱

  1. 1The meaning half齒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half取 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayteeth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 齱?

Decomposition of 齱

IDS Structure⿰齒取
齱Full Character
=
齒chi3
left
取qu3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 齱?

How to say uneven teeth; buck-toothed in Chinese

“uneven teeth; buck-toothed” in Chinese is齱zōu

The character 齱 (zōu) refers to uneven or buck-toothed teeth. It describes a condition where the alignment of teeth is irregular, which can affect one's appearance and sometimes impact speech. This term is often used in discussions about dental health or aesthetics.

When to use 齱

Be cautious when using 齱, as it can have negative connotations regarding someone's appearance. This word is informal and may not be appropriate in formal contexts or when discussing someone's dental health directly. Common collocations include phrases like '齱牙' (buck-toothed).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 齱 with similar characters like 齿 (teeth) or 牙 (tooth). For instance, saying '我有齿' (I have teeth) instead of '我有齱' (I have uneven teeth) misses the nuance. Always ensure you understand the context before using this term.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 齱

No, 齱 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it may appear more in medical or dental contexts.

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