HSK · Level 77
45 words
Chinese word
韵味
Pronunciation
Pinyinyùn wèi
Meaning
- nounflavor
Example
这杯茶很有韵味。zhè bēi chá hěn yǒu yùn wèi
This tea has a distinctive flavor.
More examples
老屋的木门充满韵味。lǎo wū de mù mén chōng mǎn yùn wèi
The old house's wooden door is full of character.
Core concept
A distinctive charm that stays in the mind beyond the first impression.
Common phrases
充满韵味chōng mǎn yùn wèi
full of character
别具韵味bié jù yùn wèi
have a distinctive character
带有韵味dài yǒu yùn wèi
have a touch of character
Similar words
风格fēng gé: A consistent and distinctive style shown in speech, behavior, or creative work.
意境yì jìng: An imagined scene or atmosphere evoked in the mind by poetry, painting, or similar art.
风味fēng wèi: The distinctive taste and aroma associated with a region or type of food.
情调qíng diào: A calm mood or atmosphere created by a place, time, or setting.
Definition in Chinese
指具有独特气质或风格的微妙韵致，给人一种耐人寻味的感受。zhǐ jù yǒu dú tè qì zhì huò fēng gé de wēi miào yùn zhì gěi rén yì zhǒng nài rén xún wèi de gǎn shòu
Word origin
韵 (yùn, "rhyme") + 味 (wèi, "taste") combines lingering resonance with felt quality to describe a subtle character that remains after the first impression.
Usage tips
- As a compliment, it points to subtle quality rather than simple beauty or immediate excitement, so it suits a calm, understated description better than a loud or flashy one.
Other meanings
- appealnoun
- refinementnoun
Related words
- 韵味儿yùn wèircharacternoun