This is the 2765th most frequent Chinese word.

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"咬" means "to bite."


Here, '咬' is used as a verb to describe the action of biting.

狗咬了我的鞋子。

The dog bit my shoe.


In this case, '咬' is used to request someone to bite.

请咬一口尝尝这个苹果。

Please take a bite and taste this apple.


Here, '咬' is metaphorically used to indicate clenching teeth, typically due to a strong emotional response.

他紧张得咬紧牙关。

He clenched his teeth tightly due to nervousness.