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“hungry” in Chinese

饿è
Illustration of "hungry" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young woman rubs her stomach and glances at the clock, waiting for lunchtime after a long morning of work.

Usage note

Used to express the physical feeling of needing food, similar to saying 'I'm hungry' in English. It's a common and straightforward word in daily conversation.

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