Definitions
(noun)
tooth
Etymology
Depicts top and bottom teeth touching each other.
About
The character 牙, representing 'tooth', originated from an early pictographic form that depicted a molar with distinct cusps. Its structure eventually stabilized into a simple, indivisible graph that now serves as a standalone character and as a phonetic component in other characters, such as 芽 and 呀. Initially denoting specifically the molars or back teeth, the term's meaning generalized over time to refer to teeth in general and further extended metaphorically to describe any tooth-like projection, including those on gears, combs, or saw blades.
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我每天刷牙。
妈妈买了新牙刷。
弟弟的牙齿很白。
我用牙签剔牙。
这只大象有长长的象牙。
牙痛的时候不能吃甜食。
牙医建议定期检查牙齿。
儿童牙膏通常有水果味道。