jyu5 ci2乳齒乳齿
Jyutpingjyu5 ci2
Yaleyúh chí
Definition
Baby tooth; milk tooth or primary tooth in humans and many mammals that later falls out and is replaced.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the first set of teeth that eventually fall out. While it is the standard term in dental contexts, parents and children often use the more colloquial term 奶牙 to describe them in casual conversation.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Children feel very itchy when they are losing their baby teeth.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 恆齒, which refers to the permanent teeth that replace them. Using the wrong term can cause confusion regarding the developmental stage of a child's dental health.
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