hương vị
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Definition
Noun: 1. Flavor; Taste: The combined sensory impression of a food or drink in the mouth, created by its taste (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami) and smell (aroma). 2. Aroma; Scent; Fragrance: A pleasant and distinctive smell, often from flowers, plants, or food. 3. Character; Essence; Flavor (figurative): The distinctive quality, feeling, or atmosphere of something, such as a place, time, or experience.
Usage Examples
- Flavor/Taste:
- Hương vị của món phở này rất đặc biệt. (The flavor of this pho is very special.)
- Cà phê này có hương vị đắng nhẹ. (This coffee has a slightly bitter taste.)
- Aroma/Fragrance:
- Hương vị của hoa nhài lan tỏa trong không khí. (The fragrance of jasmine spreads in the air.)
- Character/Flavor (figurative):
- Cô ấy muốn trải nghiệm hương vị cuộc sống ở nông thôn. (She wants to experience the flavor of life in the countryside.)
- Bộ phim mang đậm hương vị Hà Nội xưa. (The film is imbued with the essence of old Hanoi.)
Advanced Usage
- "hương vị quê hương": the flavor/taste of one's homeland; often evokes nostalgia for traditional food or the feeling of home.
- Bánh chưng bà làm luôn giữ trọn hương vị quê hương. (The sticky rice cake my grandmother makes always retains the true flavor of home.)
- "hương vị riêng": a distinctive character or unique flavor.
- Mỗi nghệ sĩ đều tạo ra hương vị riêng cho tác phẩm của mình. (Every artist creates their own distinctive character in their work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mùi vị (n): Often used interchangeably with "hương vị" to mean flavor or taste, though "mùi" can sometimes imply a neutral or even unpleasant smell.
- Hương thơm (n): Specifically refers to a pleasant aroma or fragrance.
- Vị (n): Specifically refers to taste (e.g., sweet, salty) or can mean "position."
Synonyms
- Flavor / Taste: The sensation produced by a substance in the mouth.
- Aroma / Fragrance / Scent: A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
- Essence / Character: The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.
Related Idioms
- Đậm đà hương vị: Rich in flavor; deeply flavorful. Can be used literally for food or figuratively for experiences.
- Câu chuyện anh kể đậm đà hương vị dân gian. (The story he told is rich in folk flavor.)