Writing
口味 (kǒu wèi) — how to say "taste" in Chinese
口味
Taste, flavor preference
noun
Character composition
口
mouth
味
taste
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
Collocations
口味清淡
kǒuwèi qīngdàn
light flavor
适合口味
shìhé kǒuwèi
suit one's taste
口味重
kǒuwèi zhòng
prefer strong flavors
Examples
这家餐厅的菜很合我的口味，我经常和朋友一起来这里吃饭。
The dishes in this restaurant suit my taste very well; I often come here to eat with friends.
合口味
To suit one's taste.
Frequently asked questions
How to say taste in Mandarin?
"taste" in Chinese is 口味 (kǒu wèi).
口味 meaning in English
口味 (kǒu wèi) means "Taste, flavor preference".
How is 口味 pronounced?
It is pronounced kǒu wèi (written as kou wei, kouwei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "taste" in Chinese characters?
It is written 口味: 口 has 3 strokes, 味 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 口味?
口味 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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