"molars" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 臼齒

Definition

臼齒是位於口腔後方的大牙齒，用來咀嚼和磨碎食物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

提到多顆時用複數 "臼齒"，單數為 "臼齒"。在牙科語境下只指後方的大牙，不包括犬齒和門牙。常出現於口腔醫療討論。

Examples

Children usually get their first molars around age six.

兒童通常在六歲左右長出第一顆**臼齒**。

The dentist said my molars are healthy.

牙醫說我的**臼齒**很健康。

Food can get stuck between your molars.

食物可能會卡在你的**臼齒**之間。

One of my wisdom molars had to be removed last year.

我去年不得不拔掉一顆智**臼齒**。

Brushing your molars well can prevent a lot of cavities.

徹底刷**臼齒**可以預防很多蛀牙。

After the filling, my molars felt a bit sensitive.

補牙後，我的**臼齒**有些敏感。