ji1 tou5醫肚医肚
Jyutpingji1 tou5
Yaleyī tóuh
Definition
To eat a meal or have something to eat; to satisfy one's hunger.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Using this term implies that the act of eating is primarily to satisfy hunger rather than for leisure or social enjoyment. It carries a casual, slightly humorous tone because it treats the stomach as a patient that needs medical attention. It is most frequently used when someone is feeling famished and needs to find food quickly.
Examples
I'm so hungry, let's find somewhere to eat first.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in formal contexts or when describing a fancy dining experience, as it sounds too informal and focuses strictly on the biological need to stop being hungry.
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