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牙 (tooth) vs 齿 (tooth, archaic/formal) — use 牙齿 for everyday contexts, while 齿 is more formal or literary.
Common mistakes include confusing 牙齿 with other body parts; remember that it specifically refers to teeth. It is used in both formal and informal settings, often seen in phrases about dental care. Pay attention to the tones: 牙 (ya2) is second tone and 齿 (chi3) is third tone.
As a HSK Level 5 word, 牙齿 connects to other health-related vocabulary at this level. Focus on using it in sentences about health or describing symptoms related to teeth.
Learners often confuse 牙齿 with 牙 (tooth) and use it incorrectly in singular or plural forms. For example, saying '我有很多牙' (wǒ yǒu hěn duō yá) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多牙齿' (wǒ yǒu hěn duō yáchǐ).
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How to say tooth in Chinese
“tooth” in Chinese is牙齿
牙齿 (yáchǐ) refers to the hard, calcified structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and dental contexts, such as discussing oral hygiene or dental health.
When to use 牙齿
Common mistakes include confusing 牙齿 with other body parts; remember that it specifically refers to teeth. It is used in both formal and informal settings, often seen in phrases about dental care. Pay attention to the tones: 牙 (ya2) is second tone and 齿 (chi3) is third tone.
牙齿 or something close to it
牙 (tooth) vs 齿 (tooth, archaic/formal) — use 牙齿 for everyday contexts, while 齿 is more formal or literary.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 牙齿 with 牙 (tooth) and use it incorrectly in singular or plural forms. For example, saying '我有很多牙' (wǒ yǒu hěn duō yá) is incorrect; it should be '我有很多牙齿' (wǒ yǒu hěn duō yáchǐ).
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Grammar patterns of 牙齿
牙齿 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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它猛地朝我的脚脖子咬下去，____还咔咔直响。
His teeth clicked as he snapped at my ankle.
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Frequently asked questions about 牙齿
Toothache is '牙痛' (yá tòng).
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