过瘾

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Meaning and Usage

"过瘾" (guò yǐn) is commonly used to express a strong sense of satisfaction or fulfillment, especially after indulging in something enjoyable like food, entertainment, or activities. It often implies that the experience has fully met or exceeded one’s craving or desire.

Common Contexts

You will hear "过瘾" frequently when people talk about movies, games, food, or hobbies that give them great pleasure. It can describe both physical and emotional satisfaction.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 过瘾: to eat to one’s heart’s content, emphasizing enjoyment of food.
  • 过瘾: to have a great time playing or engaging in an activity.
  • 抽烟过瘾: to smoke with great satisfaction (often with a negative health implication).

Nuances

Using "过瘾" conveys that the experience was not just good but deeply gratifying. It is informal and often used in spoken language. Avoid using it in very formal writing.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "过瘾" with "满足" (mǎnzú), which means "to be satisfied" but is more neutral and less intense. "过瘾" carries a stronger emotional or sensory impact.

Example Sentences

This movie is really satisfying; the plot is tight and exciting.

Having eaten so much delicious food, it’s really satisfying!

He smokes very satisfyingly, but it’s bad for his health.