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酸

suān

Description

"酸"用来说一种味道,像柠檬或者醋那样的味道。

"酸" is used to describe a taste like lemon or vinegar.

它也可以说身体累了以后的感觉,比如"腿很酸"。

It can also describe the feeling after the body is tired, like "legs feel 酸".

Meanings

酸suān

sour (in taste)

这个柠檬很酸。

This lemon is very sour.

酸suān

aching, sore (of muscles)

跑步以后,我的腿很酸。

My legs ache after running.

酸suān

acid (in chemistry)

这种酸很危险,别碰。

This acid is dangerous, don't touch it.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    酸 also describes an achy, tired feeling in muscles, not just taste.

  • Etymology

    the 酉 radical relates to fermentation and alcohol, linking to vinegar/sourness.

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