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“wisdom tooth” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì chǐ

Example

我的智齿最近发炎了。wǒ de zhì chǐ zuì jìn fā yán le

My wisdom tooth has recently become inflamed.

Illustration for 智齿 (wisdom tooth)

How to say “wisdom tooth” in Chinese

“Wisdom tooth” in Chinese is 智齿 (zhì chǐ).

The last molar to emerge, appearing at the back of the mouth after most adult teeth.

Full entry for 智齿: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 智齿

我上个月刚拔了智齿，现在感觉好多了。wǒ shàng gè yuè gāng bá le zhì chǐ xiàn zài gǎn jué hǎo duō le

I just had my wisdom tooth removed last month, and I feel much better now.

Tips for using 智齿

  • In everyday speech, 拔智齿 (bá zhìchǐ, "have a wisdom tooth removed") is a compact way to refer to extraction.

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