have a distinctive flavor or charm
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
have a distinctive flavor; possess a special charm
literaryUsed to describe something (food, scenery, activity) that has a unique and enjoyable quality different from the ordinary. It carries a positive connotation.
Wéi围
zhe着
gōu篝
huǒ火
chī吃
kǎo烤
ròu肉
，
bié别
yǒu有
fēng风
wèi味
。
Eating barbecue around a campfire has a unique charm.
Zhè这
jiā家
xiǎo小
guǎn馆
zi子
cáng藏
zài在
xiàng巷
zi子
lǐ里
，
cài菜
shì式
jiǎn简
dān单
què却
bié别
yǒu有
fēng风
wèi味
。
This small restaurant is tucked away in an alley; its dishes are simple yet have a distinctive flavor.
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Zài在
gǔ古
zhèn镇
de的
kè客
zhàn栈
zhù住
yī一
wǎn晚
，
tīng听
tīng听
yǔ雨
shēng声
，
zhēn真
shì是
bié别
yǒu有
fēng风
wèi味
。
Staying overnight at an inn in the ancient town and listening to the rain is truly a special experience.
Suī虽
rán然
bú不
shì是
shén什
me么
gāo高
dàng档
yàn宴
xí席
，
dàn但
zhè这
jiā家
cháng常
cài菜
chī吃
qǐ起
lái来
yě也
zì自
yǒu有
yī一
zhǒng种
bié别
yǒu有
de的
fēng风
wèi味
。
Although it's not a high-end banquet, these homely dishes have a unique flavor all their own.