verb, adverb, measure word, punctuation, adjective, noun, directional, particle · to ingest food

他正坐在沙发上吃一个大苹果。

verb · to experience or endure something negative such as shock, injury, or defeat

他在比赛中吃了一场败仗。

verb, adjective · to exhaust resources or to dine at a specific location

这辆车非常吃油。

verb · to soak up or take in liquid

这种纸不吃墨。

verb · to eradicate or to capture a piece in a game like chess

他的马被我吃掉了。