入味

rùwèi

verb #47,184

Meanings

1 to absorb the flavor
2 to be well seasoned (through)
3 (of food) flavorful

Characters

Examples

腌半小时更入味。

Yān bàn xiǎoshí gèng rùwèi.

Marinate for half an hour for more flavor.

这个卤蛋特别入味。

Zhège lǔdàn tèbié rùwèi.

This soy-braised egg has really soaked up the flavor.

炖久一点肉才能入味。

Dùn jiǔ yìdiǎn ròu cái néng rùwèi.

Stew it longer so the meat gets properly flavored.

Tips

usage

Literally 'enter the flavor' — describes seasoning penetrating into the food. Opposite: 没入味 (bland, flavor didn't soak in).

Stroke Order

入 rù

味 wèi