唇齿
chún
chǐ

Definitions

  1. 1. lit. lips and teeth (idiom); fig. close partners
  2. 2. interdependent

Components

  • 唇 chún – lip
  • 齿 chǐ – tooth

Related Words

  • 唇齿音 chún chǐ yīn – labiodental (e.g. the consonant f in standard Chinese)
  • 唇齿相依 chún chǐ xiāng yī – lit. as close as lips and teeth (idiom); closely related