Definition
蛀牙 (zhù yá) is the common term for tooth decay or a cavity in a tooth. 空洞 (kōng dòng) can also denote a cavity in the body (including teeth), but it sounds more technical or medical, not everyday speech; 窟窿 (kū long) is a general hole in an object and is not used for teeth.
noun
tooth decaydental cariescavity (in a tooth)
Examples
- 蛀牙。Yīshēng shuō wǒ de zhù yá xūyào jǐnkuài bǔ shàng.The doctor said my cavity needs to be filled as soon as possible.
- ，蛀牙。Xiǎoshíhou chī tài duō táng, xiànzài zhǎng le zhù yá.I ate too much candy as a child, and now I have tooth decay.
- 蛀牙。Dìngqī jiǎnchá kěyǐ yùfáng zhù yá.Regular check-ups can prevent tooth decay.
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