Chinese word dictionary

蛀牙

zhùyá · tooth decay; dental caries; decayed tooth; rotten tooth

Word information

Simplified蛀牙
Traditional蛀牙
Pinyinzhùyá
Part of speech
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 蛀牙

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