齿
tooth; cog; age; mention
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
tooth; teeth
Refers generally to the hard, bony structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
This child's teeth are very white.
The tiger showed its sharp teeth.
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I can't eat because I have a toothache.
The doctor suggests I brush my teeth twice a day.
The old man is starting to lose his teeth.
noun
tooth-like part of an object
informalOften used with the suffix 'er' (齿儿) to refer to teeth of tools like saws, combs, or gears.
The saw teeth of this saw are broken.
The teeth of this comb are too dense.
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The bicycle chain caught the teeth of the gear.
The zipper has a broken tooth and won't zip up.
The teeth of a fine-toothed comb are very fine and can catch lice.
adjective
toothed; having teeth
Used to describe objects that possess teeth or cogs, such as tools or machinery.
This is a gear device.
We need to find a serrated blade.
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This sickle is serrated.
The edge of the leaf has fine teeth.
There are many racks inside a clock.
verb
to arrange side by side; to be classed with
literaryLiterary term often used to indicate being in the same category or rank.
He disdains to be listed among those petty people.
It is my honor to be ranked alongside the masters.
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This object is precious and is not classed with ordinary things.
Ancient banquets emphasized ranking by age, not mixing classes inappropriately.
These two matters cannot be mentioned in the same breath, let alone be classed together.
noun
age; years
literaryLiterary; refers specifically to one's age, often in the context of respecting elders.
Everyone takes a seat according to age; this is called ordering by age.
Although I am old, I can be considered as having both seniority and virtue.
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I have grown old uselessly, achieving nothing.
He is the person with the most seniority here.
In the village, all elders who possess both age and virtue are respected.
verb
to mention; to speak of
literaryLiterary; typically used in negative contexts or formal settings, meaning something is not worth mentioning.
This small matter is not worth mentioning.
He never mentioned that past event.
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I am deeply grateful for his help; why mention it (it's not enough).
I cannot bring myself to open my mouth to ask him for money.
No one is willing to speak of this kind of matter.