牙釉質

简 牙釉质 · 繁 牙釉質
Mandarin · pinyin yá yòu zhì

Meanings

  1. tooth enamel
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牙
yá · tooth, molars, teeth; serrated
釉
yòu · glaze
質
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质
zhì · matter, material, substance
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2–4–4 · ya2 you4 zhi4

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ngaa4 jau6 zat1

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