ngo6 gwo3 gei1餓過飢饿过饥
Jyutpingngo6 gwo3 gei1
Yalengoh gwo gēi
Definition
To lose one's appetite after being hungry for too long past mealtime.
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How it's used
Describes a physiological state where the body stops signaling hunger after the initial window of opportunity has passed. It implies a sense of physical exhaustion or a feeling of being 'over' the need to eat, often resulting in a queasy or flat sensation in the stomach. It is frequently used to explain why someone might refuse a meal even after a long period of fasting.
Examples
I was so busy I missed the time, now I've lost my appetite from being hungry for too long.
Have you lost your appetite from waiting too long to eat? Why aren't you touching any of the food?
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Common phrases
to lose one's appetite due to being hungry for too long
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being full or having a small appetite. It specifically requires the context of having been hungry for a long time and then missing the chance to eat, which then causes the hunger to vanish.
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