Definition
风味 (fēngwèi) refers to a distinctive flavor or style that characterizes a region's cuisine or culture — it's not just any taste. Unlike 味道 (wèidào) or 味 (wèi), which are general words for 'taste, flavor,' 风味 implies a unique, often place-specific quality. 风格 (fēnggé) is the word for style in art/design, not for food; 风貌 (fēngmào) covers overall character/appearance rather than flavor.
noun
distinctive flavor or style (especially of local cuisine or culture)
Examples
- 风味。Zhè jiā diàn de fēng wèi hěn dútè.The flavor of this restaurant is very unique.
- 风味。Zhè zhǒng fēng wèi zhǐyǒu zài zhèlǐ cái néng cháng dào.This kind of flavor can only be tasted here.
- 风味。Yúnnán fēng wèi de cài yuè lái yuè shòu huānyíng.Yunnan-style dishes are becoming more and more popular.
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