livestock age; elderly chewing ability
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
age of livestock (as determined by teeth condition)
Technical term used in animal husbandry and veterinary contexts to determine the age of horses, cattle, and other livestock by examining their teeth.
This cow is not old in terms of teeth age.
This horse is very young in teeth, only three years old.
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Examining the teeth is an important method for determining the age of livestock.
Cattle with good teeth (younger age) fetch higher prices in the market.
noun
chewing ability of an elderly person
informalOften used with erhua as 牙口儿. Used in polite inquiries about an elderly person's dental health and ability to chew food.
How are your teeth holding up, elderly sir/madam?
Grandpa's teeth are not good; he can only eat soft things.
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Although she is eighty years old, her teeth are still pretty good.
People with good teeth also have good appetites.