rùwèi

入味

Word · Adjective

flavorful; tasty; interesting

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

flavorful; tasty; savory (of food)

Describes food that has absorbed seasonings well during cooking, resulting in a rich taste. Can be pronounced with erhua as 'rù wèir'.

Zhè这
hóng红
shāo烧
ròu肉
dùn炖
de得
hěn很
rù入
wèi味
 。

This braised pork is cooked with a rich, savory flavor.

Zhè这
dào道
cài菜
chǎo炒
de得
hěn很
rù入
wèi味
 ,
fēi非
cháng常
hǎo好
chī吃
 。

This dish is very flavorful and tastes excellent.

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Tāng汤
áo熬
le了
hěn很
jiǔ久
 ,
tè特
bié别
rù入
wèi味
 。

The soup has been simmering for a long time and is especially flavorful.

2.

adjective

interesting; absorbing; engaging

Figurative extension describing books, movies, performances, or activities that become increasingly engaging as one experiences them. Often used in the pattern '越...越入味'.

Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
yuè越
kàn看
yuè越
rù入
wèi味
 。

This novel gets more and more absorbing the more you read.

Zhè这
chǎng场
bǐ比
sài赛
hòu后
lái来
yuè越
kàn看
yuè越
rù入
wèi味
 。

This match became increasingly engaging to watch as it went on.

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Jīng京
jù剧
gāng刚
kāi开
shǐ始
tīng听
bu不
dǒng懂
 ,
tīng听
jiǔ久
le了
jiù就
hěn很
rù入
wèi味
 。

At first I couldn't understand Peking Opera, but after listening for a long time it became very engaging.