咀嚼

吃饭时要细嚼慢咽，充分咀嚼食物有利于身体健康。

When eating, chew slowly and thoroughly; chewing food well is good for your health.

他静静地坐着，仿佛在咀嚼刚才朋友说的那番深奥的话。

He sat quietly, as if pondering the profound words his friend had just said.