Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "龋", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "龋", and master the standard way of writing the character "龋".
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龋 (qǔ)
1. 〔~齿〕
➊ A disease characterized by the corrosion of teeth, forming cavities on the tooth surface that gradually enlarge and can eventually lead to the complete destruction of the tooth.
➋ A tooth affected by this disease. This condition is also referred to as "carious tooth" and commonly known as "cavity" or "bug tooth".
2. Meaning as a noun:
- Dental caries. Carious tooth, commonly known as "decayed tooth" or "cavity". The tooth is left damaged due to decay. Examples: 龋挛 (decayed tooth causing the body to curl); 龋痛 (toothache from cavities).
3. Meaning as a verb:
- To open. Example: 龋齿笑 (referring to a woman pretending to smile as if she has a toothache).