津津有味

• Pinyin: jīn jīn yǒu wèi
• Desglose de hanzi: 津 = 氵+ 聿 — saliva, ford; 有 = 又 + 月 — to have; 味 = 口 + 未 — flavor, taste

Significado

Con mucho gusto; con gran interés (absorto).

An idiom describing someone thoroughly enjoying an activity, originally eating but now commonly used for reading, listening, or any engaging activity. Conveys a sense of being completely absorbed and finding something delicious or fascinating.

Ejemplos

1. 小朋友们津津有味地听着奶奶讲那些古老的传说。
2. 他把一碗普通的面条吃得津津有味，好像是什么山珍海味。
3. 她总能把最枯燥的历史讲得津津有味，学生们都很喜欢她的课。

Guía de uso

Contexto: describing enjoyment, storytelling, eating

Tono: positive

Correcto

• 他看书看得津津有味。(He was reading with great relish.)
• 孩子们听得津津有味。(The children listened with keen interest.)

Incorrecto

• 用于负面的事情 (Don't use 津津有味 for negative activities — it implies positive enjoyment; saying someone 津津有味地讨论别人的隐私 would be sarcastically critical)

Origen e historia

From 津 (saliva; ferry crossing) + 津 (repeated for emphasis) + 有味 (having flavor). Originally described savoring food with saliva flowing; now extended to any enjoyable activity.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal