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大嚼

dàjué

Description

"大嚼"的意思是很大口地吃东西,常常是因为很饿或者食物很好吃。

"大嚼" means to eat with big bites, often because one is very hungry or the food is delicious.

我们常说"大吃大嚼",用来说人吃得又多又快。

We often say "大吃大嚼" to describe someone eating a lot and quickly.

Meanings

大嚼dàjué

to chew and eat heartily in big mouthfuls

他饿了,坐下来大嚼一顿。

He was hungry and sat down to eat heartily.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    大 (big) + 嚼 (chew), literally "to chew in a big way."

  • Nuance

    often in the set phrase 大吃大嚼; describes eager, greedy or hearty eating.

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