No. 1,896 in Chinese
味
"味" means "taste" or "flavor."
In a sentence
这种菜的味道非常独特。
The taste of this dish is very unique.
Here, '味' serves as the root of '味道', which refers to the flavor or taste of food.
这本小说充满了乡村的味。
This novel is full of countryside aroma.
In this sentence, '味' is used metaphorically to convey a characteristic or ambience reminiscent of the countryside.
你闻到这空气里的花香味了吗？
Did you smell the scent of flowers in the air?
Here, '味' is utilized in '香味', describing the fragrance or scent, combining with '香' for a specific descriptor.
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