ci2 zong6齒狀齿状
Jyutpingci2 zong6
Yalechí johng
Definition
Dentate; having a tooth-like shape or serrated edge.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts such as biology or geology to describe serrated edges. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, as most people would simply use descriptive phrases like 鋸齒形 to explain a jagged or saw-like appearance.
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Avoid using this to describe physical teeth in a person's mouth, as it refers to the shape of an object's edge rather than dental anatomy.
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Grammar guides
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