Definition
咀 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'to chew'. It almost never appears alone; you'll usually see it in the compound 咀嚼 (jǔjué, 'to chew'). It is used in formal or written Chinese, particularly in medical or dietary contexts.
b.f.
(bound morpheme) to chew
Examples
- 。Chīfàn shí yào zǐxì jǔ jué.Chew carefully when eating.
- 。Yīshēng jiànyì wǒ duō jǔ jué shūcài.The doctor advised me to chew vegetables more.
- ，。Bú yào chī tài kuài, yào mànmàn jǔ jué.Don't eat too fast, chew slowly.
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