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hungry
The Chinese word for 'hungry' is '饿'. It is typically used in the same context as the English word. For example, '我很饿' means 'I am very hungry'. It can be used in various sentences to express the state of hunger.
wǒ è le
I am hungry
This is a simple statement indicating the speaker's state of being hungry.
nǐ è bú è?
Are you hungry?
This is an informal way to ask someone if they are feeling hungry.
tā hěn è
He is very hungry.
This sentence indicates that 'he' is extremely hungry.
è sǐ wǒ le
I'm starving
This is a dramatic expression to show that the person is extremely hungry.
è jí le
Extremely hungry
This sentence indicates a state of extreme hunger.
bú yào è zhe dù zi
Don't starve your stomach.
This phrase suggests not to skip meals and starving yourself.
wǒ pà è
I'm afraid of being hungry
This sentence states the speaker's fear of feeling hunger.
tā zǒng shì è
She is always hungry
This statement indicates that 'she' is constantly in a state of hunger.
bié chī de tài è
Don't eat until you're too hungry
This statement advises against waiting until extreme hunger to eat.