蛀牙

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Understanding 蛀牙 (zhùyá)

蛀牙 specifically refers to dental cavities or tooth decay caused by bacteria damaging the tooth enamel. It is a common dental problem that can cause pain and sensitivity if untreated.

Usage in Conversation

蛀牙 is often used when talking about dental health issues, visiting the dentist, or discussing causes like eating too much sugar. It is a noun and usually appears as the object of verbs like (have), 治疗 (treat), or 预防 (prevent).

Common Collocations

  • 蛀牙 治疗 (zhùyá zhìliáo): cavity treatment, used when discussing dental care.
  • 预防 蛀牙 (yùfáng zhùyá): prevent cavities, common in health advice.
  • 蛀牙 疼痛 (zhùyá téngtòng): cavity pain, describing symptoms.

Tips

蛀牙 is a medical term and is neutral in tone. It is not used metaphorically. Avoid confusing it with 牙齿 (teeth) which is a general term for teeth.蛀牙 always implies decay or damage.

Use it when you want to specifically mention tooth decay or cavities in a natural, everyday context.

Example Sentences

I went to see the dentist because I have a cavity.

If cavities are not treated in time, they can be very painful.

Children who eat too many sweets are prone to cavities.