有滋有味 (yǒu) — interesting and enjoyable; delightful; with great relish; avidly

Definition

An idiom meaning 'with great relish' — used both for food (delicious, flavorful) and for activities done with keen enjoyment. The first 味/滋 pair highlights taste, the second pair extends the image to any absorbing experience.

idiom
interesting and enjoyabledelightfulwith great relishavidly

Examples

  • 有滋有味
    Tā bǎ shēng huó guò dé yǒu, měi tiān dōu hěn kāi xīn.
    He lives his life with great relish, happy every day.
  • 有滋有味
    Zhè dùn fàn zuò dé yǒu, dà jiā chī dé zàn bù jué kǒu.
    This meal was prepared deliciously, and everyone couldn't stop praising it.
  • 有滋有味
    Tā kàn shū kàn dé yǒu, lián fàn dōu wàng le chī.
    She read the book so avidly that she forgot to eat.

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