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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