Chinese word

过瘾

Pronunciation

Pinyinguò yǐn

Meaning

  • adjectivethrilling

Example

看完比赛，我觉得很过瘾。kàn wán bǐ sài wǒ jué de hěn guò yǐn

After watching the match, I feel really thrilled.

Illustration for 过瘾 (thrilling)

More examples

这道菜真过瘾，我一口接一口停不下来。zhè dào cài zhēn guò yǐn wǒ yì kǒu jiē yì kǒu tíng bú xià lái

This dish is really satisfying, and I cannot stop eating it.

Core concept

The feeling of being completely filled by an exciting or enjoyable experience.

Common phrases

  • 吃得很过瘾chī de hěn guò yǐn

    eat to one's heart's content

  • 听得很过瘾tīng de hěn guò yǐn

    listen with great enjoyment

  • 过瘾极了guò yǐn jí le

    extremely satisfying

Similar words

痛快tòng kuài: A strong, wholehearted feeling of satisfaction and emotional release.
畅快chàng kuài: A light, open feeling of ease and refreshment in the mind or body.
爽快shuǎng kuài: A fresh, clear feeling of comfort and ease.
尽兴jìn xìng: Full enjoyment and satisfaction from taking part in something without holding back.

Definition in Chinese

因经历或行为充分满足兴趣或欲望而感到非常痛快或尽兴。yīn jīng lì huò xíng wéi chōng fèn mǎn zú xìng qù huò yù wàng ér gǎn dào fēi cháng tòng kuài huò jìn xìng

Word origin

过 (guò, "experience fully") + 瘾 (yǐn, "craving") presents enjoyment as a craving that has been fully satisfied.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe more than danger or excitement, since food, games, performances, and other favorite activities can all produce this feeling.

Other meanings

  • refreshingadjective
  • enjoyverb

Opposites

  • 不过瘾bú guò yǐnnot satisfying enoughadjective
  • 无聊wú liáoboringadjective

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