How to Say ‘Very hungry’ in Traditional Chinese
很餓
💬 Usage Tip: [很] (hěn) means very, and [餓] (è) means hungry.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Useful expression to show you're ready for a big meal.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
很
[hěn]
very
High degree or extent.
我今天很累也很餓。
I am very tired and very hungry today.
餓
[è]
hungry
Feeling the need or want of food.
現在是不是很餓？
Are you very hungry now?
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