🇨🇳 How to say

“thirsty” in Chinese

渴kě
Illustration of "thirsty" in a Chinese cultural setting
A hiker stands under the blazing sun, wiping sweat from their brow and looking longingly at an empty water bottle. Their…

Usage note

Use 渴 to describe the physical feeling of needing to drink, often after exercise or in hot weather; it's a simple, everyday word that pairs naturally with 喝水 (drink water).

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