Definition
美味 (měi wèi) is a noun meaning 'delicious food' or 'delicacy' – a general, everyday term for tasty dishes. It is less formal and specific than 美食 (měi shí), which often implies gourmet or high-quality cuisine, and less literary than 佳肴 (jiā yáo), a more elegant word for fine dishes. Use 美味 for ordinary tasty food at home or in casual settings.
noun
delicious fooddelicacy
Examples
- 美味。Wǒ qǐng péngyou lái jiā lǐ chī měi wèi.I invited friends to come to my home to eat delicious food.
- 美味。Zhè jiā diàn de měi wèi fēicháng xīnxiān.The delicious food at this restaurant is very fresh.
- 美味。Zhèlǐ de měi wèi ràng wǒ chī le hái xiǎng chī.The delicious food here makes me want to eat more and more.
Browse more HSK 5 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.