Usage of 渴 (kě)
The character 渴 primarily means "thirsty" in a physical sense, describing the need to drink water. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when someone feels the need to hydrate.
Besides the literal meaning, 渴 can also express a strong desire or craving for something intangible, such as success or knowledge, often paired with words like 渴望 (kěwàng).
Common Collocations
- 渴了 (kě le): to be thirsty
- 渴望成功 (kěwàng chénggōng): to yearn for success
- 很渴 (hěn kě): very thirsty
Notes
When using 渴 to express thirst, it usually appears with the particle 了 to indicate a change of state (e.g., 我渴了). When expressing desire, it often combines with other words to form compounds like 渴望.
Avoid confusing 渴 with 渴望, which specifically means "to long for" or "to crave" and is more abstract than the physical sensation of thirst.
Usage of 渴 (kě)
The character 渴 primarily means "thirsty" in a physical sense, describing the need to drink water. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when someone feels the need to hydrate.
Besides the literal meaning, 渴 can also express a strong desire or craving for something intangible, such as success or knowledge, often paired with words like 渴望 (kěwàng).
Common Collocations
- 渴了 (kě le): to be thirsty
- 渴望成功 (kěwàng chénggōng): to yearn for success
- 很渴 (hěn kě): very thirsty
Notes
When using 渴 to express thirst, it usually appears with the particle 了 to indicate a change of state (e.g., 我渴了). When expressing desire, it often combines with other words to form compounds like 渴望.
Avoid confusing 渴 with 渴望, which specifically means "to long for" or "to crave" and is more abstract than the physical sensation of thirst.
Usage of 渴 (kě)
The character 渴 primarily means "thirsty" in a physical sense, describing the need to drink water. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when someone feels the need to hydrate.
Besides the literal meaning, 渴 can also express a strong desire or craving for something intangible, such as success or knowledge, often paired with words like 渴望 (kěwàng).
Common Collocations
- 渴了 (kě le): to be thirsty
- 渴望成功 (kěwàng chénggōng): to yearn for success
- 很渴 (hěn kě): very thirsty
Notes
When using 渴 to express thirst, it usually appears with the particle 了 to indicate a change of state (e.g., 我渴了). When expressing desire, it often combines with other words to form compounds like 渴望.
Avoid confusing 渴 with 渴望, which specifically means "to long for" or "to crave" and is more abstract than the physical sensation of thirst.