Definition

1. Noun:
   • Taste, Flavor: The sensation perceived by the tongue and sense of smell when eating or drinking something; the distinctive quality of a food or drink.
   • Scent, Aroma: The characteristic smell of something, often contributing to its overall flavor profile.
   • Character, Feel: The distinctive quality or atmosphere of something non-physical, such as an experience or a place.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mùi vị của món phở này rất đặc biệt. (The flavor of this pho is very special.)
  • Trái cây chín có mùi vị thơm ngon. (Ripe fruit has a delicious taste and aroma.)
  • Bộ phim mang đậm mùi vị miền Tây. (The film has the strong character of the Western region.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "mùi vị" is a compound noun formed from "mùi" (smell, odor) and "vị" (taste, flavor). It is often used as a single, unified concept encompassing both the olfactory and gustatory senses.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe the essence or distinctive quality of abstract things.
  • Anh ấy kể lại câu chuyện với đầy đủ mùi vị của nó. (He recounted the story with all its distinctive nuances.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mùi (n): Smell, odor, scent. Can be neutral, pleasant, or unpleasant.
  • Căn phòng có mùi hoa. (The room has the smell of flowers.)
• Vị (n): Taste, flavor (specifically relating to the sense of taste). Also used as a title prefix (e.g., Mr., Ms.).
  • Vị ngọt của đường. (The sweet taste of sugar.)
• Hương vị (n): A more literary or formal synonym for "mùi vị", often emphasizing a pleasant flavor or aroma.
  • Hương vị cà phê. (The aroma and flavor of coffee.)

Synonyms

• Flavor: The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
• Taste: The sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth.
• Savor: A characteristic taste or smell, especially an appealing one.

Related Idioms

• Mất mùi vị: To lose its flavor; to become bland or uninteresting.
  • Thức ăn nguội sẽ mất mùi vị. (Cold food loses its flavor.)
• Có mùi vị: To have a certain taste or character; to be interesting or distinctive.
  • Câu chuyện của ông ấy luôn có mùi vị. (His stories always have character.)

noun

1. taste, seent