渴

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我渴了,要喝水。▶ —
   Thirsty, want water.
2. 渴吗?▶ —
   Thirsty?

Collocations

Mnemonic

渴 kě "thirsty" — 氵 + 曷. Water radical paradoxically marks its absence.

Quick check

1. Meaning of 口渴?

   • parched / thirsty
   • small mouth
   • blocked mouth
   • speechless