吊胃口 diào wèi kǒu

(coll.) to keep sb in suspense; to tantalize

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. (coll.) to keep sb in suspense
  2. 2. to tantalize
  3. 3. to keep on tenterhooks

Characters

Character Meaning
吊 diào HSK 6
to hang up; to suspend; to condole with
胃 wèi HSK 5
stomach
口 kǒu HSK 3
mouth