口感

• Pinyin: kǒu gǎn
• Desglose de hanzi: 口 = mouth; 感 = 咸 + 心 (heart) — feeling

Significado

Textura; sensación en boca.

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).

Ejemplos

1. 这款面包口感松软，入口即化。
2. 红酒的口感醇厚，回味悠长。
3. 这道菜口感丰富，有脆的有软的。

Guía de uso

Contexto: food, culinary, reviews

Tono: descriptive

Correcto

• 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.)

Incorrecto

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

Origen e historia

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

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal