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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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