Single HSK word
饥 appears in the HSK word 饥饿, meaning "hunger; starvation".
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 饥 works in context.
饥 appears in the HSK word 饥饿, meaning "hunger; starvation".
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 饥 is used in context
When food (饣) is scarce, a few (几) remain — the feeling of hunger or famine.
hunger; starvation
He ate an apple to satisfy his hunger.
He ate a piece of bread because he was hungry.
A severe famine occurred in that region.