Definition
别有风味 is a four-character idiom (成语) that means something has a unique, special, or distinctive flavor or character — not just in food, but also in experiences, styles, or atmospheres. The literal meaning is 'to have a separate/other flavor,' and it's used to describe things that stand out pleasantly from the ordinary. It's a set phrase, so you don't change the characters or word order.
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to have a distinctive flavor or characterto be uniquely appealing
Examples
- 别有风味，。Zhè jiā xiǎo diàn de zhuāngxiū bié, hěn yǒu yìshù gǎn.The decoration of this small shop has a distinctive flavor, very artistic.
- ，别有风味，。Tā zuò de cài suīrán jiǎndān, dàn bié, ràng rén nánwàng.The dishes he makes are simple, but they have a unique flavor that's unforgettable.
- 别有风味，。Zhège gǔ zhèn de yèjǐng bié, bié de dìfang kàn bú dào.The night view of this ancient town has a distinctive charm you won't see elsewhere.
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