kǒu kě

be thirsty

In Chinese, the phrase '口渴' is used to express the feeling of needing water or being dehydrated. It can be used in various contexts, such as when you want to indicate that you would like a drink or when discussing the importance of staying hydrated. The phrase combines the character '口' meaning mouth, and '渴' meaning thirsty, effectively conveying the sensation of thirst.