We aim to support your Chinese studies with free resources. In this series, we explore idioms and proverbs, full of meaning. Today’s feature is 「如饑似渴」, explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「如饑似渴」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
It describes a very urgent request, like being eager to eat when hungry or to drink water when thirsty.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
rú qí sì kě
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yu4 gei1 chi5 hot3
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
