to have a strong desire for something; to long for or thirst for

to have a strong desire or yearning for something, such as knowledge or love

to long for or strongly desire something intensely

to quench thirst

to relieve or satisfy the feeling of thirst.

A condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination, and weight loss, typically identified with type 2 diabetes.

to hunger or long for something intensely, especially regarding learning, reading, or the pursuit of knowledge

having a parched or extremely dry mouth

to seek temporary relief through a desperate measure that results in disaster; a supposed remedy that only makes matters worse

to console oneself with illusions or false hopes when the reality is unavailable

to eagerly seek out talented people

to thirst for

distant water does not cure present thirst; a slow remedy or help from afar that cannot solve an immediate, urgent problem

to wait until the last moment to prepare or take action; to seek help only when a crisis is imminent

to be eager to surround oneself with talented people

to satisfy one's hunger and thirst

To start making preparations only when a need arises; to act when it is too late.

to be so thirsty as to no longer be able to tolerate it