slightly salty; mildly briny
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
slightly salty; having a mildly salty or briny taste
Reduplicated ABB form (状态词). Commonly used with the suffixes 的 or 儿的. Describes a pleasant, mild saltiness rather than excessive salt.
Zhè这
xián咸
cài菜
chī吃
qǐ起
lái来
xián咸
jīn津
jīn津
de的
，
tè特
bié别
kāi开
wèi胃
。
This pickled vegetable tastes slightly salty and is especially appetizing.
Hǎi海
fēng风
chuī吹
zài在
liǎn脸
shàng上
，
dài带
zhe着
xián咸
jīn津
jīn津
de的
wèi味
dào道
。
The sea breeze blew against my face, carrying a slightly salty taste.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
bǐng饼
gān干
xián咸
jīn津
jīn津
ér儿
de的
，
hěn很
shì适
hé合
dāng当
líng零
shí食
。
These crackers are slightly salty and make a great snack.
Gāng刚
shài晒
hǎo好
de的
yú鱼
gān干
mō摸
qǐ起
lái来
xián咸
jīn津
jīn津
de的
。
The freshly dried fish felt slightly salty to the touch.