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“aftertaste” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuí wèi

Example

这道菜有很好的回味。zhè dào cài yǒu hěn hǎo de huí wèi

This dish has a very good aftertaste.

Illustration for 回味 (aftertaste)

How to say “aftertaste” in Chinese

“Aftertaste” in Chinese is 回味 (huí wèi).

What comes back after an experience and stays as a lasting trace, especially a flavor after food or a feeling after an event.

Full entry for 回味: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 回味

这本小说结尾出人意料，读后让人久久有回味。zhè běn xiǎo shuō jié wěi chū rén yì liào dú hòu ràng rén jiú jiǔ yǒu huí wèi

The novel's unexpected ending leaves readers with a lasting aftertaste.

Tips for using 回味

  • For food, this word focuses on the flavor left after swallowing, so a dish can have a pleasant or poor one even when its first taste is strong.

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