Definition
咂 involves taking a small amount of liquid into your mouth and tasting it carefully, often with an audible smacking sound (咂嘴) to prolong and savor the flavor. It can also describe the action of sucking on something, like a piece of hard candy, to extract its taste gradually.
v.
to sipto taste carefully (often accompanied by a smacking sound of the lips)
Examples
- ，咂。Tā duān qǐ jiǔ bēi, màn man de zā le yì kǒu.He lifted the wine glass and slowly took a sip.
- 咂，。Nǎinai zā le yíxià zuǐ, shuō zhè chá zhēn hǎo hē.Grandma smacked her lips and said this tea is really delicious.
- ，咂。Háizi shǒu lǐ ná zhe bàngbang táng, bù tíng de zā zhe.The child held a lollipop in hand and kept sucking on it.
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