味
taste; smell; interest; dish; distinguish; classifier
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
taste (sense of tongue)
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in colloquial speech.
This dish has a very delicious taste.
She likes to eat sweet-flavored cake.
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I can't taste food properly when I have a cold.
This soup is too salty in taste.
The food my mom cooks always tastes like home.
noun
smell; aroma
Commonly used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in daily speech.
Roses have a rich, sweet smell.
There's a strange smell in this room.
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The earthy smell after rain is very pleasant.
The garbage emits an unpleasant odor.
The scent of perfume filled the entire room.
noun
interest; appeal
neutralUsed to describe the artistic or entertaining value of works, activities, or experiences.
This novel becomes more and more interesting as you read it.
This article's language is too obscure and completely lacks appeal.
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Traveling with friends is a very enjoyable experience.
This old movie has a unique nostalgic era feel.
His speech was very engaging and deeply attracted the audience.
noun
cuisine; delicacy
neutralOften used to refer to specific types of prepared food or high-quality dishes.
This restaurant is famous for its cured meats.
The New Year's Eve dinner was filled with all kinds of delicacies.
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The delicious food my mom makes is always unforgettable.
Let's go try some local game dishes.
The home-cooked dishes at this restaurant are very good.
verb
to taste; to savor
formalFormal and less commonly used in daily spoken language.
Tasting tea requires carefully savoring its flavor.
He can distinguish the different flavors of each seasoning.
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Excellent chefs are good at savoring the natural flavors of ingredients.
The artistic conception of this painting needs to be slowly appreciated.
He has experienced all the ups and downs of life.
classifier
measure word for traditional Chinese medicine ingredients
technicalUsed exclusively to count individual ingredients in a traditional Chinese medicine prescription.
This traditional Chinese medicine prescription has seven ingredients.
Each medicinal ingredient needs to be proportionally mixed.
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The prescription the doctor wrote has five ingredients.
These three medicinal ingredients are commonly used to treat colds.
When collecting traditional Chinese medicine, count the quantity of each ingredient carefully.