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龉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
龉yǔuneven teeth; to disagreex, 15 strokes, radical 齿
龉yǔirregular teethunknown, 15 strokes, radical 齿
yǔ(yu3) T3
  1. 1uneven teeth; to disagree
  2. 2irregular teeth
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March 24, 2026

龉(齬)yǔ(yu3)

The character 龉 (yǔ) refers to uneven or irregular teeth, often used in the context of dental health or aesthetics. It can also imply disagreement or discord, suggesting a lack of harmony. This word is relatively specialized and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.

Strokes15Radical齿
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, dental aesthetics can be significant, and terms related to teeth reflect the importance placed on a person's appearance and health. The character 龉 might arise in discussions about cosmetic dentistry.

Memory Tip

Imagine a dragon (the radical 龍) with a crooked smile due to its uneven teeth. The sound 'yǔ' resembles the word 'you', as in 'you have uneven teeth!' This vivid imagery helps connect the visual of the character with its meaning.

Meanings of 龉

yǔ(yu3)
1uneven teeth; to disagree
2irregular teeth
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About 龉

龉Simplified
齬Traditional
15Strokes
齿Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 龉

Usage Notes

This term is quite formal and may not be used frequently in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; the tone is crucial here, as a mispronunciation can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include dental terms and phrases related to health.

HSK Study Tips

While 龉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can enhance your comprehension of specialized language related to health and dental issues. Focus on recognizing its structure and pronunciation to help remember its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 龉 with other similar-sounding characters due to tonal differences. For example, confusing it with 鱼 (yú, fish) can lead to misunderstandings; remember that 龉 specifically relates to teeth.

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Etymology of 龉

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

Semantic (meaning)齿
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Phonetic (sound)吾
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Case file: 龉

  1. 1The meaning half齿 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half吾 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 龉?

Decomposition of 龉

IDS Structure⿰齿吾
龉Full Character
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齿chi3
left
吾Wu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 龉?

How to say uneven teeth; to disagree in Chinese

“uneven teeth; to disagree” in Chinese is龉yǔ

The character 龉 (yǔ) refers to uneven or irregular teeth, often used in the context of dental health or aesthetics. It can also imply disagreement or discord, suggesting a lack of harmony. This word is relatively specialized and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.

When to use 龉

This term is quite formal and may not be used frequently in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; the tone is crucial here, as a mispronunciation can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include dental terms and phrases related to health.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 龉 with other similar-sounding characters due to tonal differences. For example, confusing it with 鱼 (yú, fish) can lead to misunderstandings; remember that 龉 specifically relates to teeth.

Write 龉

龉

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Word Family of 龉

Words Containing This Character2
龃龉lit. unaligned teeth齟齬
龉yǔirregular teeth齬
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Compound Meaning

What does 龃龉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 龉

No, 龉 is more specialized and may be found in medical or dental contexts.

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