thirst in Chinese
thirst in Chinese is 口渴, 渴 — thirst means the feeling of needing something to drink.
thirst in Chinese
口渴
Pronounced: kǒu kě
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
渴
Pronounced: kě
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
What does "thirst" mean?
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noun The feeling of needing something to drink.
"A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst."
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noun A strong desire or craving for something.
"Her thirst for knowledge led her to read every book in the library."
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verb To have a strong craving or desire for something.
"The team thirsted for revenge after last season's defeat."
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thirst in a sentence
- A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst.
- Her thirst for knowledge led her to read every book in the library.
- The team thirsted for revenge after last season's defeat.
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What is "thirst" in Chinese?
"thirst" in Chinese is 口渴, 渴. thirst means: The feeling of needing something to drink.
How do you pronounce 口渴?
"thirst" in Chinese is 口渴, pronounced "kǒu kě".
How do you use "thirst" in a sentence?
Example: "A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst." In Chinese, "thirst" is 口渴, 渴.
Are there other ways to say "thirst" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "thirst": 口渴, 渴.
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