牙

yá

tooth; teeth

Counted with颗kē

Dictionary entry

tooth; ivory

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牙

See it in sentences

糖吃多了,牙不好。

Táng chī duō le, yá bù hǎo.

English

Too much candy is bad for your teeth.

他牙疼,今天去看病。

Tā yá téng, jīntiān qù kànbìng.

English

He has a toothache and is seeing a doctor today.

Goes with

  • 牙疼toothache
  • 牙刷toothbrush
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