喝 (hē) - To drink & to consume liquids

喝Tone 1

hē ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

喝 · hē

To drink;

to consume liquids;

also used metaphorically for consuming air, wind, or in expressions like shouting.

To drinkto consume liquidsalso used metaphorically for consuming air, wind, or

Usage highlights

Drink waterDrink teaDrink alcoholShout loudlyDrink soupDrink coffee

Synonyms

  • 饮— To drink (more formal/literary)
  • 呷— To sip, take a small drink

Antonyms

  • 吐— To spit, vomit (opposite of consuming)
  • 饿— Hungry (opposite of drinking when thirsty)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I drink water (喝水).
  • He is drinking tea (喝茶).
  • She shouted loudly (喝彩 means to cheer/applaud).
  • We drank some beer (喝啤酒).

Collocations

  • Drink water(喝水)
  • Drink tea(喝茶)
  • Drink alcohol(喝酒)
  • Shout loudly(喝彩)
  • Drink soup(喝汤)
  • Drink coffee(喝咖啡)

Idioms

  • Eating, drinking, and having fun(吃喝玩乐)
  • To eat and drink to one's heart's content(大吃大喝)
  • To shout orders(喝令)
  • To shout loudly(吆五喝六)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese dining culture, drinking tea and alcohol are common social activities.
  • The character appears in many compound words related to consumption of beverages.
  • Used metaphorically in expressions involving vocal projection or commanding presence.

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