体味 (tǐ wèi) — to deeply appreciate, to savor, to experience (a feeling, atmosphere, or life)
Definition
A literary verb meaning to deeply appreciate or savor a feeling, atmosphere, or meaning through personal experience — more reflective than 体会. Most often paired with abstract nouns like 人生, 情感, or 苦乐.
verb
to deeply appreciateto savorto experience (a feeling, atmosphere, or life)
Examples
- ，体味。Tā zuò zài chuāng qián, jìng jìng tǐ wèi zhe wǎn fēng de wēn róu.He sat by the window, quietly savoring the gentleness of the evening breeze.
- ，体味。Zhǐ yǒu jīng lì guò kǔ nàn, cái néng zhēn zhèng tǐ wèi shēng huó de měi hǎo.Only after experiencing hardships can one truly appreciate the beauty of life.
- 体味。Zhè bù diàn yǐng ràng nǐ tǐ wèi dào yǒu qíng de zhēn guì.This movie lets you experience the preciousness of friendship.
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