How do you use "bite" in a sentence?

Be careful - the dog might bite. Would you like a bite of my sandwich? The cold wind really bites at this time of year.

bite

Q: What does "bite" mean?

To cut into something with the teeth Bite means to use the teeth to cut or grip something. As a noun, it refers to the act of biting, a wound from being bitten, or a small amount of food. It can also describe a sharp, stinging sensation or, informally, taking effect or having impact. Common phrases include 'bite the bullet' (accept something difficult) and 'bite off more than you can chew' (take on too much).

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Meaning: To cut into something with the teeth

咬，叮；一口

morder, mordisco

噛む、刺す；一口

물다, 쏘다; 한 입

Bite means to use the teeth to cut or grip something. As a noun, it refers to the act of biting, a wound from being bitten, or a small amount of food. It can also describe a sharp, stinging sensation or, informally, taking effect or having impact. Common phrases include 'bite the bullet' (accept something difficult) and 'bite off more than you can chew' (take on too much).

咬意味着用牙齿切割或抓住某物。作为名词，它指咬的动作、被咬的伤口或少量食物。它也可以描述尖锐刺痛的感觉，或非正式地表示生效或产生影响。常见短语包括'bite the bullet'（接受困难的事情）和'bite off more than you can chew'（承担太多）。

Morder significa usar los dientes para cortar o agarrar algo. Como sustantivo, se refiere al acto de morder, una herida por mordedura, o una pequeña cantidad de comida. También puede describir una sensación aguda y punzante o, informalmente, tener efecto o impacto. Frases comunes incluyen 'bite the bullet' (aceptar algo difícil) y 'bite off more than you can chew' (asumir demasiado).

噛むとは、歯を使って何かを切ったり掴んだりすることを意味します。名詞として、噛む行為、噛まれた傷、または少量の食べ物を指します。鋭く刺すような感覚を表したり、非公式に効果を発揮することや影響を与えることを表すこともあります。一般的なフレーズには、「bite the bullet」（困難なことを受け入れる）や「bite off more than you can chew」（やりすぎる）があります。

bite는 이빨로 무언가를 자르거나 물어뜯는 것을 뜻합니다. 명사로는 무는 행위, 물린 상처, 또는 소량의 음식을 가리킵니다. 날카롭고 따끔한 감각을 묘사하거나, 비격식적으로 효과가 나타나거나 영향을 미친다는 뜻으로도 쓰입니다. 'bite the bullet'(어려운 일을 감수하다), 'bite off more than you can chew'(감당할 수 없는 일을 떠맡다) 등의 관용구가 있습니다.

Examples

Be careful - the dog might bite.
小心——那只狗可能会咬人。
Ten cuidado - el perro podría morder.
気をつけて——犬が噛むかもしれない。
조심하세요—개가 물 수도 있어요.
Would you like a bite of my sandwich?
你想尝一口我的三明治吗？
¿Quieres un bocado de mi sándwich?
私のサンドイッチを一口食べる？
내 샌드위치 한 입 먹어볼래?
The cold wind really bites at this time of year.
这个时候的寒风真是刺骨。
El viento frío realmente muerde en esta época del año.
この時期の冷たい風は本当に肌を刺します。
이맘때 차가운 바람은 정말 살을 에듯 합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'bītan' (to bite, cut, pierce), from Proto-Germanic *bītaną, from PIE root *bheid- (to split, crack). Related to 'bit' (a morsel) and 'bitter' (having a biting taste).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal