鲜美

鮮美
xiānměi
adjective HSK 7-9 #26,322

Meanings

  1. 1 fresh and delicious; tasty
  2. 2 delicious (especially of seafood, soup, or fresh ingredients)

Examples

HSK 3
Zhè dào yútāng wèidào xiānměi.
This fish soup tastes fresh and delicious.
HSK 4
Hǎibiān de hǎixiān tèbié xiānměi.
The seafood by the coast is especially fresh and tasty.

Tips

usage
鲜美 specifically combines freshness with deliciousness - it's the taste of fresh, naturally flavorful ingredients (seafood, mushroom soup, spring vegetables). Not used for heavily seasoned or fried food.

Stroke Order

xiān
měi