口味

kǒu wèi

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. a person's preferences
2. tastes (in food)
3. flavor

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 味道 wèi dao 味道 wèi dao flavor 指具体的食物滋味，如甜、酸等: flavor

Synonyms

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• 喜好 xǐ hào 喜好 xǐ hào to like 用于指个人的一般偏好，不仅限于食物: to like
• 偏爱 piān ài 偏爱 piān ài to be partial towards sth 更强调偏爱的感觉，可用于正式场合: to be partial towards sth

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often say "我的口味是辣" (wrong) instead of "我喜欢吃辣的口味" (I like spicy food) or "我口味比较重" (I prefer strong flavors). 口味 is a category of preference, not a specific flavor.

Example Sentences

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每个人的 口味 都不同。

Everyone's taste is different.

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Words Containing 口味

• 重口味 重口味 zhòng kǒu wèi: strong flavor (spicy, salty etc)

Child Words of 口味

• 味 味 wèi: interest; delight
• 口 口 kǒu: mouth