refreshing to the palate; palatable; clean-tasting
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
refreshing to the palate; agreeable to the taste; palatable
Describes food that is light, not greasy, and pleasant to eat. Often used for cold dishes, vegetables, or subtle flavors that cleanse the palate.
Bàn拌
huáng黄
guā瓜
chī吃
zhe着
qīng清
kǒu口
。
Tossed cucumber is refreshing to eat.
Zhè这
wǎn碗
zhōu粥
hěn很
qīng清
kǒu口
。
This bowl of porridge is very light and refreshing.
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Chī吃
wán完
yóu油
nì腻
de的
cài菜
，
chī吃
diǎn点
shuǐ水
guǒ果
qīng清
kǒu口
。
After eating greasy dishes, eat some fruit to cleanse the palate.
Zhè这
dào道
cài菜
qīng清
dàn淡
shuǎng爽
kǒu口
，
shí十
fēn分
qīng清
kǒu口
。
This dish is light and refreshing, very agreeable to the taste.