Thirsty in Chinese: 渴 (kě)

thirsty

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ㄎㄜˇ

/ k/ eˇ/ third tone

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  • 汤姆不渴。

    tāng mǔ bù kě。

    Tom wasn't thirsty.

  • 你不渴吗?

    nǐ bù kě ma?

    Aren't you thirsty?

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