thirsty

hungry and thirsty; (fig.) to crave (knowledge, love etc)

parched; dry mouth

condition characterized by thirst, hunger, frequent urination and weight loss, identified in TCM with type 2 diabetes

to quench

to hunger for sth (idiom); eagerly; to long for sth

lit. to quench one's thirst by thinking of plums (idiom); fig. to console oneself with illusions

(idiom) to eagerly seek talented people

(idiom) to be eager to surround oneself with talented people

lit. drinking poison in the hope of quenching one's thirst (idiom); fig. a supposed remedy that only makes matters worse

lit. distant water does not cure present thirst; fig. urgent need; a slow remedy does not address immediate needs