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  4. hương vị đắng cay

hương vị đắng cay

/hɨəŋ vḭ ɗaŋ kaj/
bitter and spicy flavor

Món ăn này có hương vị đắng cay đặc trưng.

This dish has a characteristic bitter and spicy flavor.


informal

A flavor profile that combines bitterness and spiciness, often found in certain foods, beverages, or medicinal preparations.

Trà ớt có hương vị đắng cay, giúp tăng cường hệ miễn dịch.

Spicy ginger tea has a bitter and spicy flavor that helps boost the immune system.

Nước uống này có hương vị đắng cay từ các thành phần thiên nhiên.

This drink has a bitter and spicy flavor from natural ingredients.

This phrase is often used to describe the taste of traditional medicines, herbal teas, or certain spicy dishes.

Collocations

hương vị đắng cay đặc trưngcharacteristic bitter and spicy flavorhương vị đắng cay của thuốcthe bitter and spicy flavor of medicine

Synonyms

hương vị cay đắnghương vị đắng và cay

Antonyms

hương vị ngọthương vị mặnhương vị thanh

Related Phrases

hương vị cayphrase
spicy flavor
hương vị đắngphrase
bitter flavor

Pro Tip

Culinary Context

This phrase is often used to describe the taste of traditional medicines, herbal teas, or certain spicy dishes.

Gold Rule

Literal Meaning

The phrase should not be used metaphorically; it strictly refers to the actual taste of food or drink.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'hương vị' (flavor) and 'đắng cay' (bitter and spicy), reflecting the sensory experience of tasting such flavors.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in culinary and medicinal contexts to describe a specific taste profile. It is not typically used metaphorically.

Word Breakdown

hương vị
flavor
root
+
đắng
bitter
root
+
cay
spicy
root
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