yá
奶牙
tooth; ivory; tooth-shaped
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 3 examplesnoun
tooth
Refers to the hard, bony structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing. Also used in compound words related to teeth.
Wǒ我
měi每
tiān天
shuā刷
liǎng两
cì次
yá牙
。
I brush my teeth twice a day.
Tā他
de的
yá牙
téng疼
de得
lì厉
hài害
。
His tooth hurts badly.
noun
ivory
Refers specifically to the hard, white material from the tusks of elephants, used for carvings and ornaments.
Mǎi买
mài卖
xiàng象
yá牙
shì是
wéi违
fǎ法
de的
。
Trading ivory is illegal.