口感

• Pinyin: kǒu gǎn
• Hanzi breakdown: 口 = mouth; 感 = 咸 + 心 (heart) — feeling

Meaning

Mouthfeel; texture in the mouth. The physical sensation of food or drink when eaten or drunk.

A culinary term describing how food feels in the mouth — texture, consistency, density, moisture. Essential vocabulary for food reviews, cooking shows, and gastronomic discussions. Distinct from 味道 (taste/flavor).

Examples

1. 这款面包口感松软，入口即化。 This bread has a soft and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth.
2. 红酒的口感醇厚，回味悠长。 The red wine has a rich, mellow mouthfeel with a lingering aftertaste.
3. 这道菜口感丰富，有脆的有软的。 This dish has a rich variety of textures — some crunchy, some soft.

Usage Guide

Context: food, culinary, reviews

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 这块牛排口感很嫩。(This steak has a very tender mouthfeel.)
• 我喜欢有嚼劲的口感。(I like a chewy texture.)

Don't Say

• 这首歌口感不错。(Don't use 口感 for non-food items — it specifically describes the physical sensation of eating)

Origin & History

Compound of 口 (mouth) + 感 (feeling/sensation). Literally 'mouth sensation.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal