English–Chinese
“strong-tasting” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhòng kǒu wèi
Example
这菜有点重口味，我不习惯。zhè cài yóu diǎn zhòng kǒu wèi wǒ bù xí guàn
This dish tastes a little strong, and I'm not used to it.
How to say “strong-tasting” in Chinese
“Strong-tasting” in Chinese is 重口味 (zhòng kǒu wèi).
Noticeably intense flavor or appeal that stands out through strong sensory stimulation.
Example sentences with 重口味
他讲的笑话有点重口味，不是所有人都能接受。tā jiǎng de xiào huà yóu diǎn zhòng kǒu wèi bú shì suó yǒu rén dōu néng jiē shòu
His jokes are a little extreme, and not everyone can accept them.
Tips for using 重口味
- With food, 重口味 (zhòngkǒuwèi, "heavy taste") describes noticeable seasoning; with hobbies or media, it signals unusually intense subject matter rather than physical flavor.