品味 (pǐn wèi) — (verb) to taste, to taste, to savor, to appreciate (aesthetic qualities); (noun) taste, aesthetic judgment
Definition
品味 is taste in the aesthetic sense — refined judgment in art, music, or style. 口味 is everyday food/lifestyle preference; 滋味 is a literal flavor or felt experience. As a verb, it means to savor or appreciate quality, broader than 品尝 (tasting food).
verb
to tasteto tasteto savorto appreciate (aesthetic qualities)
noun
tasteaesthetic judgment
Easily confused
Examples
- 品味。Tā pǐn wèi le zhè bēi chá de xiāng qì.He savored the aroma of this cup of tea.
- 品味。Tā de chuān yī pǐn wèi hěn yōu yǎ.Her taste in dressing is very elegant.
- 品味。Wǒ xǐ huan pǐn wèi gǔ diǎn yīn yuè zhōng de qíng gǎn.I like to appreciate the emotions in classical music.
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