mùi vị
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Definition
- 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.)