gum in Chinese
gum in Chinese is 齿龈, 橡皮, 口香糖 — gum means the firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
gum in Chinese
齿龈
Pronounced: chǐ yín
(often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.
橡皮
Pronounced: xiàng pí
(botany, biochemistry, mostly, uncountable) A viscous water-soluble carbohydrate exudate of certain plants that hardens when it becomes dry, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate.
口香糖
Pronounced: kǒu xiāng táng
(countable) A single piece of chewing gum.
What does "gum" mean?
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noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
"The dentist checked her gums for signs of inflammation."
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noun Chewing gum, a soft, flavored substance chewed for pleasure but not swallowed.
"He blew a bubble with his gum."
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noun A sticky substance produced by certain plants and trees, used in adhesives and food products.
"Gum arabic comes from the sap of acacia trees."
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verb To stick or seal something using an adhesive.
"She gummed the envelope shut."
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gum in a sentence
- The dentist checked her gums for signs of inflammation.
- He blew a bubble with his gum.
- Gum arabic comes from the sap of acacia trees.
- She gummed the envelope shut.
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What is "gum" in Chinese?
"gum" in Chinese is 齿龈, 橡皮, 口香糖. gum means: The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
How do you pronounce 齿龈?
"gum" in Chinese is 齿龈, pronounced "chǐ yín".
How do you use "gum" in a sentence?
Example: "The dentist checked her gums for signs of inflammation." In Chinese, "gum" is 齿龈, 橡皮, 口香糖.
Are there other ways to say "gum" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "gum": 齿龈, 橡皮, 口香糖.
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