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尝一

cháng yī

Description

“尝一”不是一个真正的词,它常常出现在“尝一尝”“尝一口”这样的说法里。

"尝一" is not a real word; it often appears in phrases like "尝一尝" or "尝一口".

“尝”的意思是吃一点点,看看味道好不好。

"尝" means to eat a little to see if the taste is good.

Meanings

尝一尝cháng yi cháng

to have a taste; try a bit of food

你尝一尝这个菜,很好吃。

Try this dish, it's delicious.

尝一口cháng yì kǒu

to take one bite or sip to taste

我尝一口你的咖啡,好吗?

Can I have a sip of your coffee?

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Notes

  • Nuance

    尝 focuses on tasting a small amount, unlike 吃 which means to eat fully.

  • Form

    尝一 is incomplete; natives say 尝一尝, 尝一口, or 尝一下.

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