魑
to eat; to consume; to suffer
Meanings
8 senses · 18 examplesverb
to eat; to drink (liquids)
The most basic verb for eating solid food. Can also be used for drinking soups or porridge, but not for drinking water or tea (用“喝”).
I eat breakfast at seven every day.
This child doesn't like to eat vegetables.
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Mom made soup, let's go eat it.
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to eat at (a place); to have a meal
Used with a place to indicate dining there.
Let's go eat at that newly opened restaurant tonight.
He eats lunch in the school cafeteria.
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to live on; to make a living from
Often used with jobs, skills, or family support.
He makes a living by writing novels.
You can't live off your parents' savings forever.
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to consume; to use up; to exhaust
Often used for resources like money, energy, or fuel.
This machine consumes a lot of electricity.
This project consumed most of the company's budget.
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to suffer; to bear; to endure
Often used in fixed phrases like 吃亏, 吃苦, 吃惊.
He suffered a big loss in that business deal.
You need to be prepared to endure hardship.
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This news gave me a big surprise.
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to absorb (liquid); to soak up
Used for materials like sponges, paper, or soil absorbing water.
This sponge can absorb a lot of water.
Sandy soil doesn't retain water; it dries out quickly after watering.
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to receive; to get (in games, sports, or conflict)
informalOften used in the context of penalties, cards, or defeats.
He committed a foul and received a yellow card.
Our team conceded three goals in the first half.
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to annihilate (in board games like Go)
technicalA specialized term in games like围棋 (Go).
I captured one of his stones.
This group of stones has been captured; it's hopeless.