răng vẩu
Definition
- Noun:
- Buck teeth: The primary meaning of "răng vẩu" refers to a dental condition where the upper front teeth protrude noticeably outward from the mouth beyond the lower teeth.
- Protruding teeth: It describes teeth, typically the incisors, that are angled forward and are prominently visible when the mouth is closed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cậu bé có hàm răng vẩu. (The boy has buck teeth.)
- Cô ấy cảm thấy tự ti vì răng vẩu. (She feels self-conscious about her protruding teeth.)
- Răng vẩu có thể được điều trị chỉnh nha. (Buck teeth can be treated with orthodontics.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a descriptive, and sometimes colloquially critical, manner regarding a person's appearance. In medical or formal contexts, terms like "hô" (overjet) or "protrusion" are more precise.
Variants and Related Words
Hô (adj): describes the condition of the upper jaw or teeth protruding forward.
- Cậu ấy bị hô nhẹ. (He has a slight overjet.)
Răng hô (n): another common term for protruding upper teeth, often used interchangeably with "răng vẩu."
- Niềng răng để sửa răng hô. (Get braces to fix protruding teeth.)
Synonyms
- Buck teeth: A common English equivalent with a similar descriptive meaning.
- Protruding teeth: A more neutral, clinical description.
- Overjet: The formal orthodontic term for the horizontal projection of the upper teeth.
Related Idioms and Expressions
- While there is no direct idiom with "răng vẩu," it can appear in descriptive sayings about appearance.
- Miệng móm, răng vẩu. (A sunken mouth with buck teeth.) – Used to describe specific facial features.