kǒuwèi

口味

HSK 7-9Word · Noun

flavor of food; personal taste in food; one's preferences

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Meanings

3 senses · 9 examples
1.

noun

taste; flavor (of food or drink)

neutral

Describes the sensory quality of food or drink, such as salty, sweet, sour, bitter, or umami.

Zhè这
ge个
tāng汤
de的
kǒu口
wèi味
piān偏
xián咸
 。

This soup tastes a bit too salty.

Bù不
tóng同
chǎn产
dì地
de的
chá茶
yè叶
kǒu口
wèi味
chā差
yì异
hěn很
dà大
 。

Tea from different regions has vastly different flavors.

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Zhè这
zhǒng种
xīn新
yǐn饮
liào料
de的
kǒu口
wèi味
hěn很
dú独
tè特
 。

This new beverage has a very unique flavor.

2.

noun

personal taste in food; dietary preference

neutral

Refers to an individual's likes and dislikes regarding food flavors or cuisines.

Sì四
chuān川
cài菜
hěn很
là辣
 ,
bù不
duì对
wǒ我
de的
kǒu口
wèi味
 。

Sichuan cuisine is very spicy, which doesn't suit my taste.

Tā他
kǒu口
wèi味
hěn很
zhòng重
 ,
xǐ喜
huān欢
chī吃
xián咸
de的
 。

He has a strong palate and likes salty food.

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Cān餐
tīng厅
xū需
yào要
tí提
gōng供
duō多
yàng样
huà化
de的
cài菜
pǐn品
lái来
shì适
yìng应
bù不
tóng同
gù顾
kè客
de的
kǒu口
wèi味
 。

The restaurant needs to offer a variety of dishes to cater to different customers' tastes.

3.

noun

one's preference; taste (metaphorical)

neutral

Extends beyond food to describe personal preferences in music, movies, fashion, art, or general interests.

Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
kě可
néng能
bù不
shì适
hé合
suǒ所
yǒu有
guān观
zhòng众
de的
kǒu口
wèi味
 。

This movie may not suit all viewers' tastes.

Tā他
de的
yīn音
yuè乐
kǒu口
wèi味
piān偏
xiàng向
gǔ古
diǎn典
hé和
jué爵
shì士
 。

His musical taste leans towards classical and jazz.

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Měi每
gè个
rén人
de的
yuè阅
dú读
kǒu口
wèi味
dōu都
bù不
tóng同
 。

Everyone's reading preferences are different.