shí yù
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我最近胃口不好，食欲不振。
wǒ zuìjìn wèikǒu bù hǎo, shíyù bù zhèn.
I've had a poor appetite recently.
这道菜太好吃了，我胃口大开。
zhè dào cài tài hǎo chī le, wǒ wèikǒu dà kāi.
This dish is so delicious, it's whetted my appetite.
我最近压力太大，食欲不振。
wǒ zuìjìn yālì tài dà, shíyù bù zhèn.
I've been under a lot of stress lately, so I've lost my appetite.
胃口 (wèikǒu)
appetite
饭量 (fànliàng)
food intake
厌食 (yàn shí)
anorexia
饥饿 (jī è)
hunger
The Chinese word 食欲 (shíyù) for "appetite" is composed of two characters: 食 (shí), meaning "to eat" or "food", and 欲 (yù), meaning "desire" or "want". Together, these characters convey the idea of a desire for food or the feeling of hunger.The character 食 (shí) has a long history in Chinese writing, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC). In its earliest form, the character depicted a person holding a bowl of food, symbolizing the act of eating. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is still used today.The character 欲 (yù) also has a long history in Chinese writing, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty. In its earliest form, the character depicted a person with a hand reaching up, symbolizing the desire for something. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is still used today.When combined, the characters 食 (shí) and 欲 (yù) form the word 食欲 (shíyù), which means "appetite". This word is used to describe the feeling of hunger or the desire for food. It can also be used to refer to a person's general interest in food or their enjoyment of eating.
