磨牙

mó yá

Dictionary entry

to grind one's teeth (during sleep)

What does 磨牙 mean?

磨牙 (mó yá) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to grind one's teeth (during sleep)

2pointless arguing

3(coll.) molar

Character breakdown

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磨móto rub · to grind 牙yátooth · ivory

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磨牙

mó yá

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