"gums" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 牙齦

Definition

在口腔中包圍牙齒根部並支撐牙齒的軟組織。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

牙齦通常作複數且用於醫學或日常語境。常見詞組：“牙齦出血”、“牙齦炎”。不要和“口香糖（chewing gum）”混淆。

Examples

Brush your teeth and gums twice a day.

每天要刷牙齒和**牙齦**兩次。

Her gums are red and swollen.

她的**牙齦**又紅又腫。

Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease.

**牙齦**出血可能是牙齦疾病的徵兆。

If your gums bleed when you floss, see a dentist.

如果你用牙線時**牙齦**出血，請去看牙醫。

Healthy gums shouldn't hurt or bleed easily.

健康的**牙齦**不應該痛或容易流血。

You should massage your gums gently to keep them strong.

你應該輕輕按摩**牙齦**來保持健康。