饱

• Pinyin: bǎo
• Hanzi breakdown: 饱 (bǎo) — full, satiated; contains 饣(食) food radical + phonetic component 包

Meaning

Full (after eating); satiated. Describes the feeling of having eaten enough.

The opposite is 饿 (hungry). Also used figuratively in expressions like 饱经风霜 (having experienced much hardship), though this usage is more advanced.

Examples

1. 我已经吃饱了，不想再吃了。 I'm already full — I don't want to eat any more.
2. 今天的午饭很好吃，大家都吃饱了。 Today's lunch was delicious and everyone ate their fill.
3. 你吃饱了吗？还要再来一碗吗？ Are you full? Would you like another bowl?

Usage Guide

Context: mealtimes, expressing satisfaction with food, politely declining more food

Tone: casual, warm

Do Say

• 谢谢，我吃饱了。(Thank you, I'm full.)
• 你吃饱没有？(Are you full yet?)

Don't Say

• Do not use 饱 to describe being satisfied emotionally or professionally — use 满意 (satisfied) or 满足 (fulfilled) for non-food-related satisfaction.

Origin & History

The character 饱 contains the food radical 饣(食), indicating its connection to eating and being satisfied with food.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal