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răng cấm

noun
Hanoi [zaŋ˧˧ kəm˧˦]Huế [ʐaŋ˧˧ kəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ɹaŋ˧˧ kəm˦˥] browser voice
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răng cấm means a first molar.

Meanings of răng cấm in English

Noun

  1. a first molar

Etymology

răng (“tooth”) + cấm (“forbidden”), so called as first molars are thought of as indispensable and never to be removed.

Frequently asked questions

What does răng cấm mean in English?

răng cấm (noun) means "a first molar".

How do you pronounce răng cấm?

IPA: Hanoi [zaŋ˧˧ kəm˧˦]; Saigon [ɹaŋ˧˧ kəm˦˥]. Tones: răng — level tone (ngang), cấm — rising tone (sắc).

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