saliva; drool; (fig.) envy, intense interest
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
saliva; spit
informalA general term for the watery substance secreted by glands in the mouth. The verb form is '流口水' (to drool).
Smelling the aroma, he couldn't help but drool.
Eating sour things stimulates saliva production.
noun
drool; slobber
informalOften refers to saliva that has unintentionally leaked from the mouth, especially by babies or when thinking about delicious food.
The baby drooled and wet the pillow while sleeping.
Seeing that plate of braised pork, he was practically drooling.
noun
envy; intense desire; hype
informalA figurative usage common in modern informal and internet contexts. '让人流口水' means to make someone envious or desirous. '口水战' means a war of words or a heated debate.
His new car made his friends green with envy.
The two celebrities started a war of words on social media.
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This movie generated a lot of hype before its release.