Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Tooth (chǐ) Kangxi stroke count: 21 Page 1533, Entry 33 Pronounced quan According to the Analytical Dictionary of Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it refers to a missing tooth. Another definition is a crooked tooth. It also refers to the appearance of one laughing and showing their teeth. In the Huainan Masters (Huainanzi), it is written: Like someone laughing with a bared-tooth appearance.