Definition
品味 (pǐn wèi) as a verb means 'to taste, savor, appreciate' — it goes beyond simply tasting food (品尝) to imply a thoughtful, aesthetic enjoyment of art, music, or experiences. As a noun it means 'taste, aesthetic judgment' (e.g., in fashion or art), unlike 口味 which refers to literal flavor or personal preference in food.
verb
to tasteto tasteto savorto appreciate (aesthetic qualities)
noun
tasteaesthetic judgment
Easily confused
- 品位pǐn wèisound-alike(aesthetic) taste, refinement
Examples
- 品味。Tā pǐn wèi le zhè bēi chá de xiāngqì.He savored the aroma of this cup of tea.
- 品味。Tā de chuānyī pǐn wèi hěn yōuyǎ.Her taste in dressing is very elegant.
- 品味。Wǒ xǐhuan pǐn wèi gǔdiǎn yīnyuè zhōng de qínggǎn.I like to appreciate the emotions in classical music.
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