五味
wǔ
wèi

Definitions

  1. 1. the five flavors, namely: sweet 甜, sour 酸, bitter 苦, spicy hot 辣, salty 鹹|咸
  2. 2. all kinds of flavors

Components

  • 五 wǔ – five
  • 味 wèi – taste

Related Words

  • 五味子 wǔ wèi zǐ – schizandra (Schisandra chinensis)
  • 五味俱全 wǔ wèi jù quán – a complete gamut of all five flavors (idiom); every flavor under the sun
  • 五味杂陈 wǔ wèi zá chén – with complex feelings (idiom)