龋 (qǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 龋 (qǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 龋 (qǔ) means "caries; tooth decay". with 17 strokes and the radical 齿.

Q: How do you write 龋 stroke by stroke?

龋 has 17 strokes. The radical is 齿. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 龋 and 冁?

龋 (qǔ) and 冁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 龋?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 齿. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 龋?

Common words containing 龋 include: 龋齿 (qǔ chǐ) — dental caries; tooth decay; cavity; 龋洞 (qǔ dòng) — cavity; dental caries; 防龋 (fáng qǔ) — Cavity prevention or anti-caries..

How to Write 龋

The character 龋 (qǔ) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 齿 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

龋 is pronounced qǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means caries; tooth decay.

Common Words with 龋

龋齿 qǔ chǐ

dental caries; tooth decay; cavity

龋洞 qǔ dòng

cavity; dental caries

防龋 fáng qǔ

Cavity prevention or anti-caries.

Example Sentences

医生在帮他补龋齿。

yī shēng zài bāng tā bǔ qǔ chǐ

The doctor is filling his cavity.

牙齿上有一个龋洞。

yá chǐ shàng yǒu yí gè qǔ dòng

There is a cavity in the tooth.

这种牙膏能防龋。

zhè zhǒng yá gāo néng fáng qǔ

This toothpaste can prevent cavities.

Similar Characters

冁 chǎn

龉 yǔ

龊 chuò

Practice Writing 龋 (qǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 龋

What does 龋 (qǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 龋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 龋 and 冁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 龋?

What common words use 龋?

How to Write 龋 (qǔ)