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饕餮
tāotiè
Description
饕餮是中国古代神话里的一种怪兽，它非常贪吃，什么都想吃。
饕餮 is a monster from ancient Chinese mythology, known for being extremely greedy and wanting to eat everything.
现在人们也用“饕餮”来形容一个人特别贪吃，或者形容很丰盛的美食。
Nowadays, people also use “饕餮” to describe someone who is very greedy for food or to describe a lavish feast.
Meanings
饕餮tāotiè
mythical greedy beast in ancient Chinese legend
古代的青铜器上常有饕餮的图案。
Ancient bronze vessels often feature taotie patterns.
饕餮tāotiè
a greedy eater; glutton; gluttonous
这场晚宴是真正的饕餮盛宴。
This banquet is a true feast.
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Notes
- Etymology
name of one of the four legendary evil creatures (四凶); later a symbol of greed and gluttony.
- Nuance
饕餮盛宴 is a common set phrase meaning a lavish feast, often used figuratively.
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