tiu1 hei2 tiu4 jan5挑起條癮挑起条瘾
Jyutpingtiu1 hei2 tiu4 jan5
Yaletīu héi tìuh yáhn
Definition
To arouse someone's desire or craving to do something.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
This expression uses 癮 to refer to a specific craving or urge for an activity or substance. It implies that the desire was dormant until someone or something acted as a catalyst. It is frequently used in contexts involving hobbies, food, or addictive habits.
Examples
Seeing others eating dessert immediately triggered her cravings.
Related words
Common phrases
to trigger a craving
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply wanting something, as it specifically describes the moment an urge is awakened or provoked by an external stimulus.
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