() - To overeat & to be satiated

Tone 4

yù | 19 strokes | radical:

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To overeat;

to be satiated;

to be full to excess.

To overeatto be satiatedto be full to excess.

Usage highlights

OvereatingCompletely fullSatiatedGluttonyOverindulgence

Synonyms

  • full, satiated
  • satiated, satisfied

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He ate until completely full (饇饱).
  • The feast left everyone satisfied (饇足).
  • Overindulgence can harm health (饇食伤身).

Collocations

  • Overeating(饇食)
  • Completely full(饇饱)
  • Satiated(饇足)
  • Gluttony(饇饕)
  • Overindulgence(饇餍)

Idioms

  • Gluttonous and insatiable(饇饕无餍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the negative aspect of excessive consumption in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Associated with warnings against gluttony and lack of self-control.
  • Reflects Confucian values of moderation and temperance.

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