hơi mặn

/həːj mǎːn/
phraseIntermediate slightly salty
informal

Describing something that has a mild or subtle salty taste.

Cà phê của anh ấy hơi mặn.

His coffee is a bit salty.

Nước biển ở đây hơi mặn hơn bình thường.

The seawater here is slightly saltier than usual.

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Often used to describe food, water, or other substances that have a noticeable but not overpowering salty flavor.

Collocations

hơi mặnslightly saltyhơi mặn hơn bình thườngslightly saltier than usual

Related Phrases

hơi cayphrase
slightly spicy
hơi ngọtphrase
slightly sweet

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'hơi mặn' to describe a mild salty taste, often in food or water, to indicate it is not too strong but noticeable.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Do not use 'hơi mặn' for things that are not meant to be salty, as it may confuse the listener or reader.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'hơi' (slightly) and 'mặn' (salty), emphasizing a mild or subtle salty taste.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the taste of food, water, or other substances. It is often used to indicate that the saltiness is noticeable but not overwhelming.

Word Breakdown

hơi
slightly
adverb
+
mặn
salty
adjective
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