The Chinese word 酸 means sour. It is commonly used to describe the taste of foods or drinks that have a tart or acidic flavor, such as lemons, vinegar, or pickles. It can also be used figuratively to describe emotions or situations that are unpleasant or sour, such as a sour mood or a sour relationship. In Chinese cuisine, 酸 is often used in dishes that balance sourness with other flavors, such as sweet and spicy.
Translation
Adjective: sour
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这个柠檬真的太酸了 | zhège níngméng zhēn de tài suān le | This lemon is really too sour |
| 酸奶是我最喜欢的早餐食品之一 | suān nǎi shì wǒ zuì xǐhuān de zǎocān shípǐn zhī yī | Yogurt is one of my favorite breakfast foods |
| 她的话让我感到很酸楚 | tā de huà ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn suānchǔ | Her words made me feel very bitter |
| 这个酸菜鱼真是太好吃了！ | zhège suāncài yú zhēn shì tài hǎo chī le! | This sour and spicy fish is really delicious! |
| 他的失败让他感到了一种酸楚的滋味 | tā de shībài ràng tā gǎndào le yī zhǒng suānchǔ de zīwèi | His failure left a bitter taste in his mouth |
| 这种酸味很特别，我不知道是什么水果 | zhè zhǒng suān wèi hěn tèbié, wǒ bù zhīdào shì shénme shuǐguǒ | This sour taste is very unique, I don’t know what fruit it is |
HSK
酸 is part of HSK Level 4 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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