răng cấm
Definition
- Noun:
- Molar: A large, flat tooth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding food. This is the primary and standard meaning of "răng cấm" in modern Vietnamese.
- Regional/Dialectal Term for Molar: Historically or in certain dialects, "răng cấm" specifically refers to a molar, distinguishing it from other teeth.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tôi bị đau một chiếc răng cấm. (I have a pain in one of my molars.)
- Trẻ em thường mọc răng cấm sau răng cửa. (Children usually get their molars after their incisors.)
- Bác sĩ nói tôi cần hàn chiếc răng cấm này. (The dentist said I need to fill this molar.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "răng cấm" is considered a common, everyday word. In more formal or technical contexts (like dental medicine), the term "răng hàm" is more frequently used to mean "molar."
Variants and Related Words
Răng hàm (n): Molar. The standard and technical term.
- Răng hàm có bề mặt rộng để nghiền thức ăn. (Molars have a broad surface for grinding food.)
Răng cửa (n): Incisor.
- Răng cửa dùng để cắn thức ăn. (Incisors are used for biting food.)
Răng nanh (n): Canine tooth.
- Răng nanh thường nhọn. (Canine teeth are usually pointed.)
Synonyms
- Molar: A grinding tooth at the back of the jaw.
- Grinder: Informal term for a molar.
Notes on Usage
- "Răng cấm" is widely understood across Vietnam. The reference to it being "địa phương" (regional/dialectal) in some dictionaries indicates its historical or dialectal origin, but it is now in common national usage.
- It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.