味

wèi

taste; smell; (fig.) (noun suffix) feel

noun HSK 3.0 · Band 4

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味

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味
  • 味道wèidàoflavorB4
  • 口味kǒuwèia person's preferencesB5
  • 美味měiwèideliciousB5
  • 意味着yìwèizheto signifyB5
  • 气味qìwèiodorB6
  • 趣味qùwèifunB6
  • 味觉wèijuésense of tasteB6

See it in sentences

这个菜是什么味？

What flavor is this dish?

这道菜的味道很重。

This dish has a strong flavor.