粵

止zi2渴hot3

zi2 hot3zhǐ kěinferred

English

  1. to quench one's thirst

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 消除口渴嘅感覺

Examples

  • 望梅止渴

    to console oneself with false hopes; to feed on fancies; literally: to quench one's thirst by watching plums

  • 呢隻飲品好止渴喎。

    This drink is very good for relieving thirst.

Sources: rime-cantonese, synthesized, words.hk

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