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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
齟jǔirregular teeth; discordx, 20 strokes, radical 齒
jǔ(ju3)ju T3
  1. 1irregular teeth; discord
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March 24, 2026

齟jǔ(ju3)

The character 齟 (jǔ) primarily refers to irregular or misaligned teeth, symbolizing discord or disharmony. It is often used metaphorically to describe situations or relationships that are not in sync or harmonious.

Strokes20Radical齒
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, harmony is highly valued, making the concept of 齟 (discord) significant when discussing interpersonal relationships or social order, particularly in Confucian philosophy.

Memory tip

Imagine a person with crooked teeth, making it hard for them to smile. The character 齟 has the radical '齒' (teeth), which looks like a row of teeth, and the sound 'jǔ' can remind you of 'gawk,' as in a gawked smile with misaligned teeth.

Meanings of 齟

jǔ(ju3)
1irregular teeth; discord
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About 齟

齟Simplified
20Strokes
齒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is quite formal and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar sounding words; context is key when discussing relationships or situations of discord.

HSK Study Tips

Although 齟 is not included in HSK levels, it connects with words relating to harmony and disharmony, which might appear in intermediate-level discussions. Focus on recognizing its usage in literary or formal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 齟 with similar characters like 齿 (chǐ, teeth) or 误 (wù, mistake). For example, they might say '他们的关系很齿' instead of '他们的关系很齟.' Remember, 齟 relates to discord, not just teeth.

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Etymology of 齟

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

teeth

Semantic (meaning)齒
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Phonetic (sound)且
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Origin

齟 = 齒 + 且. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 齟

IDS Structure⿰齒且
齟Full character
=
齒chi3
left
且qie3
right
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Parts

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How to say irregular teeth; discord in Chinese

“irregular teeth; discord” in Chinese is齟jǔ

The character 齟 (jǔ) primarily refers to irregular or misaligned teeth, symbolizing discord or disharmony. It is often used metaphorically to describe situations or relationships that are not in sync or harmonious.

When to use 齟

This character is quite formal and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar sounding words; context is key when discussing relationships or situations of discord.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 齟 with similar characters like 齿 (chǐ, teeth) or 误 (wù, mistake). For example, they might say '他们的关系很齿' instead of '他们的关系很齟.' Remember, 齟 relates to discord, not just teeth.

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Word Family of 齟

Words containing this character2
龃龉jǔyǔlit. unaligned teeth齟齬
龃jǔirregular齟
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Words with 齟

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Frequently asked questions about 齟

You can use 齟 in a sentence like '他们之间的关系很齟齟,' meaning 'Their relationship is quite discordant.'

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