齱

Pronunciationzōu
Strokes23 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation zōu
Five Elements None
Fortune None
Radical
Simplified Strokes 23 strokes
Traditional Strokes 23 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 1535
View Original Page 1535
Hai Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Tooth (chǐ) Character: Zu Kangxi stroke count: 23 Page 1535, Entry 01 Pronounced zou. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen), it means uneven teeth. According to the Jade Chapters (Yupian), it describes teeth crowded together. According to the Extensive Dictionary (Guangyun), it refers to crooked teeth. Also written in the same form as zhuo. In the History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), biography of Li Yiji, it is written as wozu (meaning to clutch and be constrained). The commentary by Ying Shao states: wozu refers to being hurried or cramped. Wei Zhao states: wozu refers to petty details. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), pronounced zou. Zuzhu refers to teeth that are not straight. According to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun) and the Classified Compendium (Leipian), pronounced zou. It refers to teeth growing in a cluster.

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