caam4饞馋
Jyutpingcaam4
Yalechàahm
Definition
Greedy for delicious food, or desiring to possess something.
- greedy for food; gluttonous; wanting to eat delicious food all the time
- covetous; envious; wanting to own something
colloquialfoodemotion
How it's used
Describes a strong, almost uncontrollable desire for food or material possessions. While it often refers to gluttony or being a foodie, it is frequently used to describe the feeling of coveting something someone else has. It carries a slightly negative or teasing connotation when applied to people who are always hunting for the next delicious meal.
Examples
Why are you being such a foodie, wanting to eat whenever you see others eating?
Kids will naturally feel envious when they see other people's toys.
Related words
Common phrases
gluttonous or having a sweet tooth
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 貪心, which implies greed for money or abstract gains. 饞 is specifically tied to the physical urge to consume food or the immediate desire to possess a specific object one has just laid eyes on.
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