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Definition
Dentures; artificial teeth used to replace missing or non-functioning teeth.
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How it's used
The classifier used for dentures is almost exclusively 棚, which refers to the entire set as a structure. It is rarely used to describe a single artificial tooth, for which one would instead use 假牙齒 or simply 假牙 to refer to the object itself. When speaking about dentures, it is common to mention the act of taking them out or putting them in, as they are considered a removable accessory.
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Grandma always has to take off her dentures when she eats.
Did you forget to bring your dentures out with you?
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Common mistake
Avoid using the classifier 個 for dentures, as it sounds unnatural; always use 棚 to denote the full set.
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