xī​shí

to take in

  • created sense approved 吸食 · xī​shí · to take in — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吸食

    xī​shí

    to take in

    to suck in or consume liquids or drugs through the mouth or nose; often used for insects drinking nectar or people taking narcotics

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to inhale 食 (literal) → 食 · shí · to eat

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    created sense