Definition
馋嘴 is a stative verb meaning 'gluttonous' or 'greedy for food'. It's a colloquial word used to describe someone who loves eating and can't resist tasty food. The characters literally mean 'greedy mouth'.
s.v.
gluttonousgreedy for food
Examples
- 馋嘴，。Tā tèbié chán zuǐ, yí kànjiàn měishí jiù zǒu bù dòng le.He is especially gluttonous; as soon as he sees delicious food, he can't move.
- 馋嘴，。Wǒ dìdi shì gè chán zuǐ de háizi, zǒng xiǎng duō chī língshí.My younger brother is a gluttonous child; he always wants to eat more snacks.
- 馋嘴，。Bié nàme chán zuǐ, chī tài duō duì shēntǐ bù hǎo.Don't be so gluttonous; eating too much is bad for your health.
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