baau6齙龅
Jyutpingbaau6
Yalebaauh
Definition
Projecting or protruding teeth.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a bound morpheme in the compound 齙牙. It describes teeth that protrude forward, often creating a distinct look that is frequently mentioned in casual descriptions of facial features.
Examples
He had slightly buck teeth when he was little.
Related words
Common phrases
buck teeth
Common mistake
Do not use this character as a standalone verb or adjective; it must be paired with 牙 to form a noun phrase. It is considered a descriptive term and can sound blunt or impolite if used to point out someone's appearance directly to their face.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
