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口味

kǒu wèi
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Related words

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味道
wèi dao

flavor

指具体的食物滋味，如甜、酸等

Synonyms

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喜好
xǐ hào

to like

用于指个人的一般偏好，不仅限于食物
偏爱
piān ài

to be partial towards sth

更强调偏爱的感觉，可用于正式场合

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
zhòng kǒu wèi

strong flavor (spicy, salty etc)

Child Words of 口味

味
wèi

interest; delight

口
kǒu

mouth