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解饞

简解馋 · 繁解饞

Mandarin · pinyin jiě chán

to satisfy one's craving

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解: jiě · loosen, unfasten, untie; explain; hexagram ䷧
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馋: chán · gluttonous, greedy; lewd, lecherous

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3–2 · jie3 chan2

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gaai2 caam4

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verb

(verb-object) to satisfy a craving for delicious food
(figurative) to satisfy a longing; to Fulfill a desire

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