渴者易为饮
kě​zhě​yì​wéi​yǐn

thirsty people are easy to give drink to

  • created sense approved 渴者易为饮/渴者易為飲 · kě​zhě​yì​wéi​yǐn · thirsty people are easy to give drink to — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    渴者易为饮 / 渴者易為飲

    kě​zhě​yì​wéi​yǐn

    thirsty people are easy to give drink to

    parched people are not picky about what they drink and are easily satisfied; often used to describe those in desperate need who are grateful for any help

    渴 (literal) → 渴 · kě · thirsty 者 (bound) → 者 · zhě · -er 易 (literal) → 易 · yì · easy 为 (literal) → 为/為 · wéi · to be 饮 (literal) → 饮/飲 · yǐn · to drink

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