English–Chinese
“appetite” in Chinese
How to say “appetite” in Chinese
“Appetite” in Chinese is 食欲 (shí yù).
Interest in eating that can rise or fade at a particular time.
Example sentences with 食欲
压力大时，我的食欲会减退。yā lì dà shí wǒ de shí yù huì jiǎn tuì
When I am very stressed, my appetite decreases.
Tips for using 食欲
- This noun describes a general condition, so it can refer to an overall lack of interest in food rather than dislike of one particular dish.
Other Chinese words for “appetite”
我今天没有胃口。wǒ jīn tiān méi yǒu wèi kǒu
I don't have an appetite today.