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to thirst for
to quench
parched
to long for
thirsty
condition characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination and weight loss, identified in TCM with type 2 diabetes
hungry and thirsty
to thirst for
to be so thirsty as to no longer be able to tolerate it
lit. face thirst and dig a well
Notice where 渴 sits in each complete thought.
She is the woman of my desires.
Source: Tatoeba #919715 · CC BY 2.0 FRDo you have a drink to help quench my thirst?
Source: Tatoeba #1424386 · CC BY 2.0 FRAll Mary wanted was someone to love her.
Source: Tatoeba #8969804 · CC BY 2.0 FRIt looks like your dog is thirsty.
Source: Tatoeba #1787994 · CC BY 2.0 FRI feel a yearning for the university.
Source: Tatoeba #4844792 · CC BY 2.0 FRNo one wants this more than I do.
Source: Tatoeba #12165312 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.