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March 24, 2026
龅(齙)bāo(bao1)
The character 龅 (bāo) refers to 'buck teeth' or 'projecting teeth,' often used to describe a dental condition where the front teeth protrude significantly. This term can be used in both medical and colloquial contexts, typically to convey a somewhat humorous or endearing quality, especially when describing children's teeth.
Strokes13Radical齿Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, having buck teeth can be viewed as cute, especially in children, and may not carry the same negative connotations as in some Western cultures. This can be seen in various animated characters who often have exaggerated dental features.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cartoonish rabbit with large, protruding front teeth that stick out as it munches on a carrot. The character 龅 has a radical that resembles a rabbit's mouth with those buck teeth prominently displayed, helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 龅
bāo(bao1)
1buck teeth
2projecting teeth
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About 龅
龅Simplified
齙Traditional
13Strokes
齿Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cartoonish rabbit with large, protruding front teeth that stick out as it munches on a carrot. The character 龅 has a radical that resembles a rabbit's mouth with those buck teeth prominently displayed, helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 龅 with other similar-sounding words; it has a specific meaning related to teeth. This term is more informal and may not be appropriate in clinical settings, where a more technical term would be used. Common collocations include '龅牙' (bāo yá), which means buck teeth.
HSK Study Tips
While 龅 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners to understand specialized vocabulary related to body parts, especially in conversations about health or children's development. Focus on related terms such as 牙 (yá, tooth) and associated adjectives.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, having buck teeth can be viewed as cute, especially in children, and may not carry the same negative connotations as in some Western cultures. This can be seen in various animated characters who often have exaggerated dental features.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 龅 with other dental terms like 牙 (yá) or 齿 (chǐ). For example, saying '我有龅' (wǒ yǒu bāo) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我有龅牙' (wǒ yǒu bāo yá) to specify 'I have buck teeth.'
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Cultural Notes for 龅
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, having buck teeth can be viewed as cute, especially in children, and may not carry the same negative connotations as in some Western cultures. This can be seen in various animated characters who often have exaggerated dental features.
Word Family of 龅
Words Containing This Character2
龅牙buck tooth齙牙
龅bāoprojecting teeth齙
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Compound Meaning
What does 龅牙 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 龅
No, while it is commonly used to describe children's teeth, adults can also have 龅牙, though it might be less humorously referenced.
牙 (yá) simply means 'tooth,' while 龅 specifically refers to 'buck teeth' or 'projecting teeth.'
It is generally considered informal and should be avoided in clinical or professional discussions about dental conditions.
