过瘾 guòyǐn to satisfy a craving
to satisfy a craving; to get a kick out of something; gratifying; immensely enjoyable; satisfying; fulfilling
怎么记住“过瘾”: 过 to cross + 瘾 addiction = to satisfy a craving.
汉字
用法
- Satisfying / a real kick - hitting the spot for a craving or thrill - 看得真过瘾 (kàn de zhēn guòyǐn) that was a totally satisfying watch.
- Colloquial and positive; from 瘾 (addiction/craving), it means fully indulging an urge (吃得过瘾 eat to one's heart's content).
- Captures gratifying enjoyment of something intense (food, film, games); 满足 (mǎnzú, satisfied) is calmer and more general.
例句
- 去年夏天，我们在桥上看焰火看得很过瘾。 Qùnián xiàtiān, wǒmen zài qiáo shàng kàn yànhuǒ kàn de hěn guòyǐn.We enjoyed watching the fireworks on a bridge last summer.