津津有味

jīn jīn yǒu wèi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

Definitions

1. with keen interest (idiom)
2. with great pleasure
3. with gusto
4. eagerly

Word relationships

Antonyms

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索然无味

suǒ rán wú wèi

dull

与津津有味相反，形容毫无兴趣

Related words

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津津乐道

jīn jīn lè dào

to discuss sth enthusiastically

两者都表示有兴趣，但津津乐道强调乐于谈论，津津有味强调品味或观赏时的兴趣

Synonyms

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饶有兴趣

ráo yǒu xìng qù

engrossing

都表示对某事物兴趣浓厚，但津津有味更强调享受过程

兴致勃勃

xìng zhì bó bó

to become exhilarated (idiom); in high spirits

都表示兴趣浓厚，津津有味更常用于描述沉浸其中的状态

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually follows a verb phrase with 得 (e.g., 吃得津津有味) to describe doing something with relish.

Common mistakes

Not used to directly describe a person's interest level. Incorrect: 他津津有味数学. Correct: 他津津有味地学数学.

Example Sentences

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他津津有味地吃着妈妈做的饭。

He is eating the meal his mother made with great relish.

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Child Words of 津津有味

interest; delight

to have; there is

tasty

saliva

enthusiastic