饱 (bǎo) - To be full (from eating) & satisfied
饱 · bǎo
To be full (from eating);
satisfied;
to have eaten enough.
To be full (from eating)satisfiedto have eaten enough.
Usage highlights
FullSatisfiedWellFull stomachSatedFullness
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.