切齿

Traditional: 切齒

qiè chǐ

Dictionary entry

to gnash one's teeth (in anger)

What does 切齿 mean?

切齿 (qiè chǐ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to gnash one's teeth (in anger)

Character breakdown

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切qiēto cut; to slice; to carve · (math.) tangential 齿chǐ(bound form) tooth · (bound form) to regard as worthy of mention

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切齿

qiè chǐ

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