津津有味

• ピンイン: jīn jīn yǒu wèi
• 漢字の分解: 津 = 氵+ 聿 — saliva, ford; 有 = 又 + 月 — to have; 味 = 口 + 未 — flavor, taste

意味

興味津々で・夢中で

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.

例文

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。

使い方ガイド

場面: describing enjoyment, storytelling, eating

トーン: positive

正しい言い方

• 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.)

避ける言い方

• 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)

起源と歴史

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.

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal