味蕾 Pronunciation and Pinyin

味蕾 Usage and Examples

taste bud

taste buds

味蕾集中在舌尖、舌根及舌边。

Taste buds are concentrated at the tip and rear of the tongue and around its periphery.

肺部的味蕾不是成群的，而且它们不向大脑发送任何信号。

The lung buds are not found in clusters, and they do not send any signals to our brains.

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
味	wèi	8	taste, flavor, scent, interest
蕾	lěi	16	flower bud

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What does 味蕾 mean in Chinese?

味蕾 (wèi lěi) means “taste bud, taste buds”.

How do you pronounce 味蕾?

味蕾 is pronounced wèi lěi in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “taste bud” in Chinese?

“taste bud” is 味蕾 (wèi lěi) in Chinese.

How is 味蕾 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 味蕾, each with pinyin and an English translation.