口味

• 拼音: kǒu wèi
• 汉字拆解: 口 = mouth; 味 = 口 (mouth) + 未 (not yet) — taste/flavor

含义

Taste; flavor; personal preference. One's preference in food or more broadly, in other matters.

Describes both the actual flavor of food and one's taste preferences. Extended metaphorically to describe preferences in entertainment, partners, or lifestyle. Regional differences in 口味 are significant in Chinese cuisine.

例句

1. 这家餐厅的口味偏重，适合北方人。
2. 每个人口味不同，萝卜白菜各有所爱。
3. 这部电影不太合我的口味。

用法指南

语境: food, preferences, entertainment

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 你的口味是什么？(What's your taste preference?)
• 这道菜口味清淡。(This dish has a light flavor.)

错误说法

• 混淆口味和味道。(口味 emphasizes preference or style; 味道 is the actual taste sensation)

起源与历史

Compound of 口 (mouth) + 味 (taste/flavor). Literally 'mouth taste.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal