脣齒

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: dung5 ki2
POJ: tûng-khí
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: lips and teeth, closely interdependent (figurative)
脣齒

Page lists both a literal noun sense (lips and teeth) and a distinct figurative adjective sense (interdependent) at the same reading; picked the literal noun as primary.

Usage: literally

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