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牙 (yá): tooth

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HSK 3noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: tooth
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 3
Strokes: 4
Radical: 牙
Structure: 独体结构

Full definitions

tooth
ivory
tooth-like part or serration

Chinese explanation

牙齿，人和动物嘴里用来咀嚼食物的坚硬部分。也指像牙齿形状的东西。

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I have a toothache and need to see a dentist.

You should brush your teeth every morning and evening.

The teeth of this comb are too close together.

Ivory products are illegal.

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