- 西班牙 xībānyá SpainSpain; Spanish; a country in southwestern Europe
- 牙齿 yáchǐ toothtooth; teeth
- 西班牙语 xībānyáyǔ SpanishThe Spanish language, spoken in Spain, Latin America, parts of Africa, and the United States; one of the official working languages of the United Nations.
- 牙医 yáyī dentista doctor who specializes in treating teeth
- 葡萄牙 pútáoyá PortugalA country in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
- 牙膏 yágāo toothpastetoothpaste; a paste-like substance used with a toothbrush to clean and protect teeth
- 匈牙利 xiōngyálì HungaryHungary, a landlocked country in central Europe.
- 刷牙 shuāyá to brush one's teethto brush one's teeth with a toothbrush
- 牙刷 yáshuā toothbrushsmall brush with a handle used for cleaning teeth
- 咬牙 yǎoyá to make a hard decisionTo steel oneself or make a painful resolution to persevere through difficulty
- 葡萄牙语 pútáoyáyǔ Portuguesethe Portuguese language; the official language of Portugal, Brazil, and several other countries
- 牙买加 yámǎijiā JamaicaAn island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba; capital is [[京斯敦|京斯敦|jing1 si1 dun1]]
- 假牙 jiǎyá denturesfalse teeth; dentures; also called [[义齿|義齒|yi4 chi3]]
- 以牙还牙 yǐyáhuányá tit for tatto fight back using the same methods that were used against you; to give tit for tat; to retaliate in kind
- 牙龈 yáyín gumsthe firm pink flesh inside the mouth that covers the base of the teeth
- 老掉牙 lǎodiàoyá obsoletevery old or out of date; obsolete; antediluvian
- 牙科 yákē dentistrythe branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the teeth and oral cavity
- 咬牙切齿 yǎoyáqièchǐ to gnash one's teeth(idiom) to gnash one's teeth in anger; to fume with rage; to describe a state of extreme hatred or resentment
- 象牙 xiàngyá ivoryelephant tusk; ivory as a material
- 牙签 yáqiān toothpickA small, thin tool used for removing food particles from between the teeth, usually made of bamboo, wood, or plastic
- 月牙 yuèyá crescent mooncrescent moon; the shape of the new moon or a moon that appears curved and hook-like
- 牙痛 yátòng toothachetoothache; dental pain
- 磨牙 móyá to grind one's teethTo grind the upper and lower teeth together, especially during sleep.
- 门牙 ményá front toothfront tooth; incisor
- 爪牙 zhǎoyá claws and teeththe talons and fangs of animals
- 拔牙 báyá to pull a toothTo pull out or extract a tooth.
- 狼牙 lángyá wolf fangsthe teeth of a wolf
- 海牙 hǎiyá The HagueThe Hague, city in the western Netherlands and seat of its government; site of the International Court of Justice
- 张牙舞爪 zhāngyáwǔzhǎo to bare fangs and brandish clawsdescribing a wild beast showing its ferocity or baring its teeth and claws
- 牙髓 yásuǐ dental pulpThe soft tissue inside the tooth cavity containing blood vessels and nerves.
- 獠牙 liáoyá tuskslong, sharp teeth that stick out of the mouth, such as the fangs of an animal or the tusks of a wild boar
- 牙缝 yáfèng gap between teethThe gap, slit, or space between adjacent teeth or between the upper and lower teeth
- 虎牙 hǔyá canine toothcanine tooth or eye tooth, especially one that protrudes or is particularly sharp
- 牙本质 yáběnzhì dentinThe hard, dense substance forming the main body of a tooth, located under the enamel; dentine
- 咬紧牙关 yǎojǐnyáguān to grit one's teethto grit one's teeth tightly; to endure pain or hardship doggedly; to bite the bullet; to show firm determination in the face of difficulty
- 蛀牙 zhùyá tooth decaydental caries; tooth decay; a dental disease caused by bacterial fermentation of food debris
- 牙根 yágēn tooth rootThe part of a tooth that is embedded in the socket of the jawbone.
- 乳牙 rǔyá milk tooththe temporary teeth of a child or young mammal that are later replaced by permanent teeth; also called baby tooth or deciduous tooth
- 象牙塔 xiàngyátǎ ivory towerA place or state of mind detached from the practical realities of everyday life, specifically referring to secluded artistic or academic circles.
- 大牙 dàyá molarLarge back teeth used for grinding food; often referred to as [[磨牙|磨牙|mo2 ya2]], [[臼齿|臼齒|jiu4 chi3]], or [[槽牙|槽牙|cao2 ya2]]
- 姜子牙 jiāngzǐyá Jiang ZiyaJiang Ziya (c. 1100 BC); mythical sage advisor to [[周文王|周文王|zhou1 wen2 wang2]] and purported author of the military treatise [[六韬|六韜|liu4 tao1]]
- 牙关 yáguān jaw jointthe mandibular joint; clenching of the teeth (often used metaphorically for determination or endurance, or medically, for lockjaw)
- 剔牙 tīyá to pick one's teethto pick one's teeth using a toothpick or other tool to remove food debris
- 伶牙俐齿 língyálìchǐ eloquentclever and eloquent; to have a glib tongue or the gift of the gab
- 龅牙 bāoyá buckteethteeth that protrude or project forward so that they are visible even when the mouth is closed
- 牙周病 yázhōubìng periodontal diseaseA general term for diseases of the supporting tissues around the teeth, including the gums, periodontal membrane, and alveolar bone; most commonly refers to gingivitis or periodontitis.itis.
- 龇牙咧嘴 zīyáliězuǐ to grimaceto grimace in pain or from fear, often with a distorted face
- 狼牙棒 lángyábàng spiked clubAn ancient Chinese weapon consisting of a long wooden handle with a thick head studded with iron nails or spikes; mace.
- 牙床 yáchuáng gumsThe soft pink tissue surrounding the base of the teeth; also refers to the jaw or alveolar ridge. Same as [[牙龈|牙齦|ya2 yin2]] or [[齿龈|齒齦|chi3 yin2]].
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH