饮
drink; beverage; harbor
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to drink; to swallow (liquid); to imbibe
Common verb for drinking liquids. In older or literary contexts, often specifically refers to drinking alcohol.
He was thirsty and is drinking water in big gulps.
They often drink to their hearts' content when they gather.
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The food and drink at this restaurant are very distinctive.
We should be grateful and not forget those who have helped us.
The doctor advised him to drink less coffee.
noun
beverage; drinkable liquid; refreshments
Refers specifically to liquids suitable for drinking, often commercially prepared.
The most popular thing in summer is cold drinks.
Various drinks and snacks are provided here.
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I want to buy a bottle of sports drink.
This drink contains no sugar.
Please bring some drinks for the guests.
noun
medicinal decoction; liquid medicine
technicalOften refers to a type of traditional Chinese medicine prepared as a liquid.
The TCM doctor prescribed a dose of Xiangsu drink for him.
This medicinal decoction needs to be taken warm.
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The brewed herbal drink should be drunk while hot.
Ginger and date drink is a common dietary remedy for colds.
This medicine can be made into a granular drink mix.
noun
(TCM) retained fluid; watery phlegm
technicalSpecific Traditional Chinese Medicine term referring to pathogenic fluid accumulation or watery phlegm.
The doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosed it as phlegm-fluid retention.
Treating 'branch retention' requires a method of warming yang to resolve fluids.
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This symptom belongs to 'hanging retention' (pleural effusion).
Having fluid pathogens in the body can cause coughing.
Fluid syndromes are often caused by Yang deficiency in the spleen and kidneys.
verb
to harbor (hatred); to suppress (anger); to contain internally
literaryOften used with abstract nouns like hatred, grief, or anger, implying holding it inside without expressing it.
He harbored deep resentment and grievances all his life.
After the failure, he could only swallow his anger in silence.
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Don't weep silently and hold it in; speak out bravely.
He harbored hatred for his enemies in his heart.
That tragedy made the whole village harbor endless resentment.