粵

口hau2痕han4

hau2 han4kǒu hén

English

  1. normally applies to the feeling of craving of food; to feel peckish
  2. (lit.) mouth itchy; to have a desire to eat sth
  3. inappropriately talkative, tend to talk senselessly

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 唔肚餓但係有食嘢嘅慾望
  2. 把口唔識停,會喺唔適當嘅時候講嘢

Examples

  • 你唔係肚餓,你口痕啫。

    You're not hungry; you're just bored.

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  • 佢成日都口痕,亂咁講嘢。

    She's addicted to senseless talks and says inappropriate stuff.

  • 我成日食晚飯食到好飽,但到半夜都會口痕,想食零食。

    I often have a full meal for dinner, but when midnight comes, I always want to have snacks so badly. ----

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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