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

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.

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 (zhùyá) "moth-eaten tooth" — exact same meaning, different vibe. 龋 is only used in this word.

Stroke Order

龋 qǔ

齿 chǐ