龋齿

齲齒

qǔchǐ

noun #44,449

Measure Word

一颗龋齿 kē

Meanings

1 tooth decay; cavity
2 dental caries

Characters

decayed (of teeth)

Examples

HSK 5

小朋友要少吃糖，避免龋齿。

Xiǎopéngyǒu yào shǎo chī táng, bìmiǎn qǔchǐ.

Children should eat less candy to avoid cavities.

HSK 6

医生说我有三颗龋齿需要补。

Yīshēng shuō wǒ yǒu sān kē qǔchǐ xūyào bǔ.

The dentist said I have three cavities that need fillings.

Tips

usage

Medical register. Everyday speech uses 蛀牙 "moth-eaten tooth" - exact same meaning, different vibe. 龋 is only used in this word.

Stroke Order

龋 qǔ

齿 chǐ