Meanings of 餍
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Imagine a banquet table overflowing with delicious dishes. The character 餍 resembles a person (亻) enjoying a feast (食) until they are completely full, representing the joy of eating to one's satisfaction.
Be careful not to confuse 餍 with similar-sounding characters like 言 (yán), which means 'speech' or 'words.' This character is more formal and is typically used in written contexts rather than in casual conversation. Common phrases include 餍足 (yànzú), meaning 'to be satisfied.'
While 餍 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to food-related terms found in lower levels, such as 吃 (chī, to eat) and 饱 (bǎo, full). Students should focus on its usage in sentences about meals and feelings of satisfaction.
In Chinese culture, the concept of being 'full' often ties into hospitality and the importance of sharing meals. A host takes pride in ensuring their guests feel 餍, reflecting care and abundance in traditional dining settings.
Learners often confuse 餍 with the more common 饱 (bǎo). For example, saying '我餍了' (Wǒ yànle) instead of the more typical '我饱了' (Wǒ bǎole) can sound overly formal or unusual. It's important to choose the right context for each term.
Pronunciation of 餍
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Etymology of 餍
eat
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Cultural Notes for 餍
In Chinese culture, the concept of being 'full' often ties into hospitality and the importance of sharing meals. A host takes pride in ensuring their guests feel 餍, reflecting care and abundance in traditional dining settings.
Word Family of 餍
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Frequently Asked Questions about 餍
You can say '我吃得很餍' (Wǒ chī de hěn yàn) to express 'I am very full after eating.'
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