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味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
味 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

味 Stroke Order — How to Write 味

Stroke Order

味 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

味 Radical and Character Components

Components:口未

味 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 未 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 5 more strokes

味 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wèi

Meanings of 味 in Chinese

1

wèi味

The sensation received by the tongue when tasting something; taste; flavor; savor.
这道菜的味道真不错。
This dish tastes really good.
The sensation perceived by the nose when smelling things; a scent or fragrance.
这花儿的香味儿真好闻
The fragrance of this flower is truly pleasant.
Interest; zest; flavor; a particular feeling or sense.
他讲的故事很有味，大家都听得津津有味。
The story he told was very interesting; everyone listened with great relish.
to savor, appreciate, or ponder, often used in expressions like '体味' (to savor, appreciate) or '耐人寻味' (thought-provoking, intriguing).
这部电影的情节引人入胜，结局更是耐人寻味
The plot of this movie is captivating, and the ending is even more thought-provoking.
Measure word for types of traditional Chinese medicine.
这副药里有五味不同的中草药。
This prescription contains five different kinds of traditional Chinese medicine.

Common Words and Phrases with 味

1
wèi味dào道
Taste, flavor, or savor; the distinctive quality or appeal of something.
这杯咖啡的味道香醇浓郁，我很喜欢。
The taste of this coffee is rich and mellow; I really like it.
2
wèi味gǎn感
the ability to distinguish tastes
这位厨师的味感非常敏锐，总能调配出独特的味道。
This chef's sense of taste is very keen, always able to create unique flavors.
3
wèi味jué觉
Taste, or gustatory sensation, is the sense through which chemical substances stimulate taste receptors to perceive basic flavors such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.
这道菜的独特风味唤醒了我的味觉，令人回味无穷
The unique flavor of this dish awakened my sense of taste, leaving an endless aftertaste.
4
wèi味lěi蕾
A taste bud is a sensory receptor, primarily on the tongue, that detects taste.
这款甜点口感丰富，彻底唤醒了我的味蕾
This dessert has a rich texture and completely awakened my taste buds.
5
wèi味měi美sī思
Vermouth; a white wine flavored with herbs such as wormwood, typically consumed before meals.
他喜欢用味美思调配经典的马提尼鸡尾酒。
He likes to mix classic Martini cocktails with vermouth.
6
wèi味tóng同jiáo嚼là蜡
to be as dull as chewing wax; insipid; dry and uninteresting
这场讲座内容空洞，味同嚼蜡，听得我昏昏欲睡。
The content of this lecture was hollow and as tasteless as chewing wax, leaving me feeling drowsy.

More words with 味

Idioms with 味

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Questions about 味

What does 味 mean in Chinese?

味 (wèi) means “Interest” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 味?

味 is pronounced wèi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 味 have?

味 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 味?

味 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 味?

The radical of 味 is 口, and 味 is a phono-semantic compound.