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味 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say wèi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
味表示味道或感觉。
wèi biǎo shì wèi dào huò gǎn jué。
Taste means flavor or sensation.
Context note
味常用于食物、气味和表达。
wèi cháng yòng yú shí wù 、 qì wèi hé biǎo dá。
Taste often appears with food, smell, and expression.
5 examples
这个味很好。
zhè ge wèi hěn hǎo。
This flavor is good.
味道有点甜。
wèi dào yǒu diǎn tián。
The taste is a little sweet.
我闻到一个味。
wǒ wén dào yí gè wèi。
I smell an odor.
这个字有味。
zhè ge zì yǒu wèi。
This word has character.
味道很特别。
wèi dào hěn tè bié。
The taste is special.
5 mini stories
这道菜味道很香。
zhè dào cài wèi dào hěn xiāng。
This dish tastes very fragrant.
我不喜欢这个味。
wǒ bù xǐ huan zhè ge wèi。
I do not like this flavor.
屋子里有一股好闻的味。
wū zi lǐ yǒu yì gǔ hǎo wén de wèi。
There is a pleasant smell in the room.
他的话很有味道。
tā de huà hěn yǒu wèi dào。
His words have a lot of character.
这个味让我想起小时候。
zhè ge wèi ràng wǒ xiǎng qǐ xiǎo shí hòu。
This taste reminds me of childhood.