bang1 ngaa4崩牙
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Definition
Having chipped, broken, or missing teeth.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe a tooth that has a small piece chipped off rather than a completely missing tooth. While it can be used as a verb phrase, it often functions as an adjective to describe the state of the tooth or the person who has suffered the injury. It carries a slightly informal tone and is common in everyday warnings about eating hard items like nuts or bones.
Examples
Be careful not to chip your teeth when eating hard food.
Related words
Common phrases
chipping a tooth by eating hard food
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 甩牙, which specifically refers to a tooth falling out entirely, such as a baby tooth or a tooth lost due to decay.
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