(bǎo) - To be full (from eating) & satisfied

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bǎo | 8 strokes | radical: 饣

· bǎo

To be full (from eating);

satisfied;

to have eaten enough.

To be full (from eating)satisfiedto have eaten enough.

Usage highlights

FullSatisfiedWellFull stomachSatedFullness

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I'm full (我吃饱了).
  • He had a full breakfast (他吃了一顿饱饭).
  • This is a satisfying meal (这是一顿饱餐).

Collocations

  • Full(吃饱)
  • Satisfied(饱足)
  • Well-fed(饱食)
  • Full stomach(饱腹)
  • Sated(饱腻)
  • Fullness(饱胀)

Idioms

  • Well-fed and warmly clad(饱食暖衣)
  • To have seen much of the world(饱经风霜)
  • To be well-read(饱学之士)
  • To be fed up with(饱受其苦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, ensuring guests are '饱' (full) is a sign of good hospitality.
  • The character reflects the importance of food security and satisfaction in traditional society.

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