geoi3 ngaa4鋸牙锯牙
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Definition
Sawtooth; the serrated edge of a saw or a similar zig-zag pattern.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the jagged, tooth-like projections found on tools like saws or the serrated edges of objects. While 鋸齒 is the more standard term for the general concept of serration, 鋸牙 is often used in more descriptive or informal contexts to highlight the individual tooth-like shape of the edge.
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The sawtooth on this knife is very sharp, be careful.
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Common phrases
serrated edge
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 牙齒, which refers specifically to human or animal teeth. Using 鋸牙 to describe a person's teeth would sound bizarre and potentially insulting.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
