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塞牙

sāi yádictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to get food stuck between one's teeth
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

塞牙 塞牙 [sai1 ya2] /to get food stuck between one's teeth/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 塞
    sāi

    to plug / to stop up / to stuff in / (bound form) a stopper / a cork

    sài

    (bound form) strategic stronghold

    sè

    (bound form) to block / to obstruct

  • 牙
    yá

    tooth / ivory / CL:顆|颗[kē]

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.