🇨🇳 How to say

“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.

Examples

  • 我饿了。

    I am hungry.

  • 他饿了，想吃面条。

    He is hungry and wants to eat noodles.

  • 你饿了吗？

    Are you hungry?

Quick check

What does "饿" mean?

  • A. hungry
  • B. thirsty
  • C. (none)
  • D. (none)

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