原汁原味 (yuán zhī yuán wèi) — original and authentic; genuine; true to the original
Definition
Used for food, flavors, or cultural products kept true to the original recipe or style. Pairs with 地道 (colloquial 'authentic') and 正宗 (traditional/classic style); less formal than 正宗, broader than 地道.
phrase
original and authenticgenuinetrue to the original
Examples
- 原汁原味。Zhè bù diàn yǐng bǎo liú le xiǎo shuō de yuán zhī yuán wèi.This movie retains the original flavor of the novel.
- 原汁原味。Zhè jiā lǎo diàn zuò de cài hái shì yuán zhī yuán wèi de lǎo wèi dào.The dishes at this old restaurant still have the authentic old taste.
- 原汁原味。Fān yì shí yào jǐn liàng bǎo chí yuán wén de yuán zhī yuán wèi.When translating, try to keep the original flavor of the text.
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