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Definition
Decayed teeth, or being tongue-tied and stuttering.
- decayed teeth; dental caries
- tongue-tied; stuttering
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How it's used
This term specifically describes the physical state of a tooth that has become brittle and broken down due to decay. It is often used to describe the final stage of a cavity where the tooth structure is visibly falling apart. While it can metaphorically refer to being tongue-tied, the dental usage is far more common in daily speech.
Examples
His tooth has been decayed for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
decayed and broken tooth
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蛀牙, which is the general term for a cavity. 𪙛 implies a more advanced, structural breakdown of the tooth rather than just the presence of decay.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
