🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

맛있는

Pronunciation / Transliteration: masinneun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Meiwei/ˈmeɪˈweɪ/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"이 중식당의 요리는 정말 맛있습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Possessing a delicious, savory, or highly appealing taste characteristic of fine Chinese cuisine.

    "The chef prepared a truly meiwei plate of braised pork belly that delighted all the guests."
As noun
  1. 1

    A delicacy or exquisite flavor profile found in traditional dishes.

    "Food critics often travel across provinces simply to experience the authentic meiwei of local night markets."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Mandarin Chinese compound word '美味' (měiwèi), combining 'měi' (beautiful, delicious) and 'wèi' (taste, flavor). The term has been adopted into English culinary contexts to specifically describe traditional or modern Chinese delicacies that are rich in savory flavors.

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