English–Chinese
“craving food” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchán
Example
他看到蛋糕就很馋。tā kàn dào dàn gāo jiù hěn chán
He gets a craving for cake when he sees it.
How to say “craving food” in Chinese
“Craving food” in Chinese is 馋 (chán).
An eager appetite that reaches for appealing food, whether or not the stomach is empty.
Example sentences with 馋
一闻到烤肉的香味，他就馋得不行。yì wén dào kǎo ròu de xiāng wèi tā jiù chán de bù xíng
Whenever he smells the aroma of grilled meat, he craves food intensely.
Tips for using 馋
- English "hungry" often describes an empty stomach, while this word can sound more like a lighthearted pull toward especially tempting food.