饥饿

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jī è
Meaning: Hunger
Example
他一整天没吃饭,感到非常饥饿。
jī è

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饥饿 (jī è) meaning in English
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饥饿 refers to a strong physical desire for food, typically caused by a lack of nourishment over time. It is more intense than the general feeling of being hungry and often implies discomfort or urgency.

The character 饥 (jī) originally meant

💬 Example Sentences

他一整天没吃饭,感到非常饥饿。
jī è
He didn't eat all day and felt very hungry.
在饥荒时期,人们常常面临饥饿的威胁。
jī è
During times of famine, people often faced the threat of hunger.

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