解馋 (jiě chán) — to satisfy a craving (for a particular food or dish)
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning to satisfy a craving for a particular tasty food (not hunger in general). Often used with 一次 ('finally got to ∼') or with a specific dish as the topic.
verb
to satisfy a craving (for a particular food or dish)
Examples
- ，解馋解馋。Hǎo jiǔ méi chī huǒ guō le, jīn tiān qù jiě chán jiě chán.I haven't had hot pot in a long time — let's go satisfy that craving today.
- ，。Tā mǎi le sān jīn xiǎo lóng xiā, zhōng yú jiě le yí cì chán.He bought three pounds of crawfish and finally satisfied his craving.
- ，解馋。Zhè wǎn miàn suī rán jiǎn dān, dàn hěn jiě chán.This bowl of noodles is simple, but it really satisfies a craving.
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