English–Chinese
“sour” in Chinese
How to say “sour” in Chinese
“Sour” in Chinese is 酸 (suān).
A sharp taste that tightens the mouth and makes saliva flow, like the tang of citrus or vinegar.
Example sentences with 酸
牛奶放坏了，会变酸。niú nǎi fàng huài le huì biàn suān
When milk spoils, it turns sour.
Tips for using 酸
- Chinese degree words such as 很 (hěn, "very") and 有点 (yǒudiǎn, "a little") come before this adjective, while its form stays unchanged.