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胃口
wèikǒu
Description
胃口就是想吃东西的感觉。
胃口 is the feeling of wanting to eat something.
我们也用它说对一件事有没有兴趣。
We also use 胃口 to talk about whether someone is interested in something.
Meanings
胃口wèikǒu
appetite; desire to eat
今天很热，我没有胃口。
It's very hot today, and I have no appetite.
胃口wèikǒu
interest in or liking for something
这本书很合我的胃口。
This book really suits my taste.
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Notes
- Etymology
胃 (stomach) + 口 (mouth), literally the stomach's mouth, extended to appetite.
- Nuance
合胃口 means 'to one's taste'; 吊胃口 means to keep someone in suspense.
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