Dental and maxillofacial vocabulary in Chinese plays a crucial role in daily life, especially for those studying and working in China. Do you know how to express terms like dental filling, braces, or cavities in Chinese? If you’re experiencing dental problems and want to see a dentist but don’t know how to explain yourself, don’t worry. Follow My Auris’s article now to learn more!
Four front incisors: 前面四个门牙 (qiánmiàn sì gè ményá)
Tooth root: 牙根 (yágēn)
With this list of Chinese dental vocabulary, you will easily communicate when working in the dental field. These terms will help you better understand treatment procedures, dental services, and oral hygiene practices.
Surely, as you learn these terms, you will feel more confident using Chinese in the dental industry.
Dental Crowning/Veneer
Types of Teeth in Chinese
第三磨牙 /dìsān móyá/ – Third molar (permanent tooth)
第二磨牙 /dìèr móyá/ – Second molar (permanent tooth)
第一磨牙 /dìyī móyá/ – First molar (permanent tooth)
第二前磨牙 /dìèr qián móyá/ – Second premolar (permanent tooth)
第一前磨牙 /dìyī qián móyá/ – First premolar (permanent tooth)
第二乳磨牙 /dìèr rǔ móyá/ – Second primary molar (milk tooth)
第一乳磨牙 /dìyī rǔ móyá/ – First primary molar (milk tooth)
中切牙 /zhōngqiè yá/ – Central incisor (permanent tooth)
臼齿 /jiùchǐ/ – Molar
前臼齿 /qián jiùchǐ/ – Premolar
智齿 /zhìchǐ/ – Wisdom tooth
乳尖牙 /rǔjiān yá/ – Primary canine (milk tooth)
尖牙 /jiānyá/ – Canine (permanent tooth)
乳牙 /rǔyá/ – Milk tooth / Primary tooth
恒牙 /héngyá/ – Permanent tooth
List of Chinese names for facial features
Chinese Names for Facial Features
Below is a list of Chinese names for facial features, used in anatomy and linguistics. These terms not only help in understanding facial structure but also in identifying body parts precisely.
Facial muscles (面肌 /miàn jī/): The muscles responsible for facial movements.
Chin (下巴 /xiàba/): The lowest part of the face, playing an important role in jaw movements.
Head (头 /tóu/): The uppermost part of the body, including the brain and sensory organs. Pupil (虹膜 /hóngmó/): The central part of the eye, where light passes through.
Iris (瞳孔 /tóngkǒng/): The round opening in the eye that helps regulate the amount of light entering the eye.
Throat (喉咙 /hóulóng/): The neck region, containing organs such as the trachea and esophagus.
Eyelashes (睫毛 /jiémáo/): Hairs growing on the eyelids, helping to protect the eyes from dust and small objects.
Eyebrows (眼眉 /yǎnméi/): Hairs on the face that help protect the eyes from sweat and strong light.
Cheeks (面颊 /miànjiá/): The two sides of the face, often mentioned in facial expressions.
Tongue (舌头 /shétou/): An organ in the mouth, important for speaking and food digestion.
Face (脸 /liǎn/): The front part of the head, containing all sensory organs like eyes, nose, and mouth.
Eyes (眼睛 /yǎnjīng/): The organs that help us see the world around us.
Lips (嘴唇 /zuǐchún/): Parts of the mouth that play a role in communication and eating.
Eyelids (眼皮 /yǎnpí/): The thin skin over the eyes, helping to protect them from dust.
Nose (鼻子 /bízi/): The organ that helps us breathe and detect smells.
Mouth (嘴巴 /zuǐba/): The oral cavity, containing teeth and tongue, serving as the entrance for food and sound.
Ears (耳朵 /ěrduo/): The organs that help us hear sounds and maintain balance.
Bridge of the nose (鼻梁 /bíliáng/): The middle part of the nose, the bone that supports its structures.
Forehead (前额 /qián’é/): The area on the face, above the eyes and between the eyebrows.
Temples (太阳穴 /tàiyángxué/): The area on the side of the head, often referred to in traditional medicine for acupoints.
Jawbone (颚骨 /è gǔ/): The bone structure forming the lower jaw, supporting the teeth.
Cheekbones (颧骨 /quán gǔ/): Bones that form the highest part of the face, contributing to aesthetic beauty.
Tooth decay/Cavity
What is Tooth Decay in Chinese?
Chinese terms describing oral pathologies include 蛀牙 (zhùyá) – tooth decay/cavity and 虫牙 (chóngyá) – decayed tooth.
Maxillofacial pathologies: Terms like 牙龈病 (yáyín bìng) describe periodontal disease, 牙龈出血 (yáyín chūxiě) is gum bleeding, and 牙龈炎 (Yáyín yán) is gingivitis.
Alveolar bone grafting / Dental implant: 种植体 (zhòngzhí tǐ) is the term for a dental implant/prosthesis serving as a support in dentistry.
Orthodontics: 牙齿矫正 (yáchǐ jiǎozhèng) and 牙周病治疗 (yá zhōu bìng zhìliáo) relate to methods of treating oral diseases, such as orthodontics and periodontal treatment.
Toothache and root canal treatment: 牙疼 (yá téng) is toothache and 根管治疗 (gēn guǎn zhìliáo) is root canal treatment. Yellowed teeth: 牙齿发黄 (yáchǐ fā huáng) describes the condition of discolored teeth.
Serious oral pathologies: Terms such as 兔唇 (tùchún) – cleft lip, 口腔癌 (kǒuqiāng ái) – oral cancer, and 口腔炎 (kǒuqiāng yán) – stomatitis/oral inflammation are serious oral conditions requiring timely diagnosis and treatment.
Chinese Vocabulary for Dentistry and Maxillofacial Region
牙刷 /yáshuā/: Toothbrush
绷带 /bēngdài/: Bandage
整形外科医院 /zhěngxíng wàikē yīyuàn/: Orthopedic/Plastic surgery hospital
牙科医院 /yákē yīyuàn/: Dental hospital
口腔医院 /kǒuqiāng yīyuàn/: Oral and maxillofacial hospital
B: 你牙怎么了? /Nǐ yá zěnmeliǎo?/ B: What’s wrong with your teeth?
A: 我牙疼。/Wǒ yá téng./ A: I have a toothache.
B: 好，请张嘴。张开一点。/Hǎo, qǐng zhāngzuǐ. Zhāng kāi yīdiǎn./ B: Okay, please open your mouth. Open a little wider.
B: 你两颗牙有个小缺口。我会给你补一补。/Nǐ liǎng kē yá yǒu gè xiǎo quēkǒu. Wǒ huì gěi nǐ bǔ yī bǔ./ B: You have small chips on two teeth. I will fill them for you.
B: 你放松一点，别紧张马上就做完。/Nǐ fàngsōng yīdiǎn, bié jǐnzhāng mǎshàng jiù zuò wán./ B: Relax a little, don’t be nervous, it will be done quickly.
B: 如果痛的话就告诉我。/Rúguǒ tòng dehuà jiù gàosù wǒ/ B: If you feel any pain, just tell me.
B: 好了，漱一下口吧。/Hǎole, shù yīxià kǒu ba./ B: Done. Now rinse your mouth.
B: 你记得每半年要去做牙科检查一次。/Nǐ jìdé měi bànnián yào qù zuò yákē jiǎnchá yīcì./ B: Remember to get a dental check-up every six months.
A: 好的，我知道了。谢谢你。/Hǎo de, wǒ zhīdàole. Xièxiè nǐ./ A: Okay, I understand. Thank you.
Conversation 2
Characters: 张明 /Zhāng Míng/ – Zhang Ming 护士 /Hùshì/ – Nurse 李医生 /Lǐ yīshēng/ – Doctor Li
张明: 你好，我是张明，已经跟李医生预约过了，今天来做牙科检查。/Nǐ hǎo, wǒ shì zhāng míng, yǐjīng gēn lǐ yīshēng yùyuēguòle, jīntiān lái zuò yákē jiǎnchá./ Zhang Ming: Hello, I’m Zhang Ming. I already have an appointment with Doctor Li for a dental check-up today.
李医生: 哦，那让我查一查。/Ò, nà ràng wǒ chá yī chá./ Doctor Li: Oh, let me check.
一颗牙的填充物跑出来了，有一颗虫牙比较严。现在不能做牙冠，只能把它拔出来。 /Yī kē yá de tiánchōng wù pǎo chūláile, yǒuyī kē chóngyá bǐjiào yán. Xiànzài bùnéng zuò yá guān, zhǐ néng bǎ tā bá chūlái./ The filling from one tooth has come out, and one cavity is quite severe. We can’t do a crown now, it can only be extracted.
张明: 好的。现在要做吗？/Hǎo de. Xiànzài yào zuò ma?/ Zhang Ming: Okay. Should we do it now?
李医生: 嗯。你张嘴大一点，我给你打麻药。/Ng. Nǐ zhāngzuǐ dà yīdiǎn, wǒ gěi nǐ dǎ máyào./ Doctor Li: Hmm. Open your mouth a little wider, I’ll give you a local anesthetic.
李医生: 有感觉吗？/Yǒu gǎnjué ma?/ Doctor Li: Do you feel anything?
张明: 没有。/Méiyǒu./ Zhang Ming: No.
李医生: 好的。/Hǎo de./ Doctor Li: Good.
李医生: 你过那边等 30分左右，如果没问题就可以回去。明天再来，我帮你洗牙。 /Nǐguò nà biān děng 30 fēn zuǒyòu, rúguǒ méi wèntí jiù kěyǐ huíqù. Míngtiān zàilái, wǒ bāng nǐ xǐ yá./ Doctor Li: Go wait over there for about 30 minutes, if there are no issues, you can go home. Come back tomorrow, I will clean your teeth.
We hope this article has provided you with useful vocabulary and improved your Chinese communication skills, especially in dental situations. Regular dental check-ups and oral care are very important for long-term oral health. Thank you for following, and we wish you success in learning Chinese!
