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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
龆tiáoto lose one's baby teethg, 13 strokes, radical 齿
龆tiáoshed the milk teethunknown, 13 strokes, radical 齿
龆tiáoyoungunknown, 13 strokes, radical 齿
tiáo(tiao2)tiao T2
  1. 1to lose one's baby teeth
  2. 2shed the milk teeth
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March 24, 2026

龆(齠)tiáo(tiao2)

The character 龆 (tiáo) refers to the process of losing baby teeth, commonly known as shedding milk teeth. This term is often used in discussions about childhood development and dental health, symbolizing growth and the transition from infancy to childhood.

Strokes13Radical齿
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, losing baby teeth is often celebrated with rituals, such as tossing the teeth onto the roof to encourage the growth of strong adult teeth. This reflects the importance placed on health and proper growth in childhood.

Memory tip

Imagine a young child named 'Tiao' who is excitedly showing off their gap-toothed smile after losing a baby tooth. The character 龆, with its components, can be visualized as a tooth (represented by the radical) being shed, emphasizing the youthful aspect of this stage in life.

Meanings of 龆

tiáo(tiao2)
1to lose one's baby teeth
2shed the milk teeth
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About 龆

龆Simplified
齠Traditional
13Strokes
齿Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be used in everyday conversation. It is more likely to appear in children's literature or discussions about dental health. Learners should be cautious of the pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 龆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, recognizing it can enhance understanding of related words about childhood and growth. Learners should focus on associating this character with discussions of young children and their development.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 龆 with similar-sounding characters, such as 调 (tiáo), which means 'to adjust' or 'to tune'. A common mistake is using 龆 in contexts unrelated to childhood, such as adult dental discussions.

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Etymology of 龆

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

teeth

Semantic (meaning)齿
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Phonetic (sound)召
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Origin

龆 = 齿 + 召. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 龆

IDS Structure⿰齿召
龆Full character
=
齿chi3
left
召Shao4
right
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How to say to lose one's baby teeth in Chinese

“to lose one's baby teeth” in Chinese is龆tiáo

The character 龆 (tiáo) refers to the process of losing baby teeth, commonly known as shedding milk teeth. This term is often used in discussions about childhood development and dental health, symbolizing growth and the transition from infancy to childhood.

When to use 龆

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be used in everyday conversation. It is more likely to appear in children's literature or discussions about dental health. Learners should be cautious of the pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 龆 with similar-sounding characters, such as 调 (tiáo), which means 'to adjust' or 'to tune'. A common mistake is using 龆 in contexts unrelated to childhood, such as adult dental discussions.

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Word Family of 龆

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龆tiáoyoung齠

Frequently asked questions about 龆

It is pronounced as 'tiáo'.

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