gān
甘美
sweet; willingly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
sweet (in taste); pleasant to the palate
literaryDescribes a flavor that is sugary, honeyed, or generally delightful, distinct from simply 'sweet' (甜). It carries a slightly more literary or descriptive nuance.
Zhè这
quán泉
shuǐ水
qīng清
liè冽
gān甘
měi美
，
qìn沁
rén人
xīn心
pí脾
。
This spring water is clear, cool, and delightfully sweet, refreshing the heart and mind.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
yě野
guǒ果
wèi味
dào道
gān甘
měi美
，
shēn深
shòu受
dāng当
dì地
rén人
xǐ喜
ài爱
。
This wild fruit has a sweet and pleasant taste, deeply loved by the locals.
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Tā他
xíng形
róng容
jiā家
xiāng乡
de的
měi美
shí食
shì是
"
gān甘
měi美
rú如
yí饴
"
。
He described the delicacies from his hometown as "sweet as malt sugar."
adjective
pleasant; delightful (of experiences, feelings)
literaryUsed metaphorically to describe non-taste experiences, such as memories, sounds, or atmospheres, that are deeply satisfying.
Tóng童
nián年
de的
huí回
yì忆
zǒng总
shì是
nà那
me么
gān甘
měi美
。
Childhood memories are always so sweet and pleasant.
Shèng胜
lì利
de的
zī滋
wèi味
shì是
gān甘
měi美
的
。
The taste of victory is sweet.