酸

suān

sour; tart; sick at heart

adjective HSK 3.0 · Band 4

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酸

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酸
  • 酸奶suānnǎiyogurtB4
  • 酸甜苦辣suān-tián-kǔ-là(lit.) sour, sweet, bitter and spicy (idioB5
  • 心酸xīnsuānto feel sadB7
  • 辛酸xīnsuānpungent (taste)B7

See it in sentences

这个水果有点酸。

This fruit is a bit sour.

这个汤有点酸。

This soup is a bit sour.