牙 (yá) — tooth; ivory

Definition

Tooth — the everyday short form, often used in compounds like 牙刷 and 牙膏. Use 牙齿 (HSK5) in more formal writing for the general concept of teeth.

noun
toothivory
Measure word · 颗
Easily confused

Examples

  • 牙。
    Wǒ yǒu yì kē yá téng.
    I have a toothache.
  • 牙。
    Qǐng bǎo hù hǎo nǐ de yá.
    Please protect your teeth well.
  • 牙。
    Hái zi de yá hěn bái.
    The child's teeth are very white.
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