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味儿
wèir
Description
这个词的意思是东西的味道，比如吃的东西的味道，或者闻到的气味。
This word means the taste of something, such as the taste of food or a smell you perceive.
北方人说话常常加上"儿"，所以"味儿"就是"味道"的意思。
People in northern China often add "儿" when speaking, so "味儿" means "味道" (taste or flavor).
Meanings
味儿wèir
taste; flavor of food or drink
这个菜的味儿很好。
This dish tastes very good.
味儿wèir
smell; odor
这里有一股奇怪的味儿。
There is a strange smell here.
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Notes
- Etymology
味 (taste/smell) + 儿 erhua suffix, common in northern Chinese speech.
- Nuance
味儿 is colloquial; 味道 is the more standard, neutral form.
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