Definitions
old variant of 齦|龈[yín]
Etymology
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As a phono-semantic compound, 龂 combines the semantic radical 齿 (teeth) with the phonetic component 斤, which provides its sound. In the traditional form 齗, the radical is written as 齒. The character's primary meaning is anatomical, referring to the gums, the soft tissue at the base of the teeth. From this physical association, it can metaphorically describe arguing or disputing in classical texts, linking the image of bared gums to verbal confrontation.