thirsty, parched; yearn, pine

HSK 3 #1972

DEFINITIONS

渴 kě
  • thirsty

STROKES

WORDS

hěn kě very thirsty
得 kě de thirsty to the point of; indicating an extreme level of thirst
zhǐ kě quench one's thirst; to relieve thirst
欲 kě yù craving; an intense desire or thirst for something, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a strong yearning or overwhelming urge