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savory in Chinese

savory in Chinese is 好吃, 咸 — savory means having a rich, appetizing flavour that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.

savory in Chinese

好吃
adj
Pronounced: hǎo chī
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
咸
adj
Pronounced: xián
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

What does "savory" mean?

  1. adj Having a rich, appetizing flavour that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
    "The pie had a savory filling of mushrooms and cheese."
  2. noun A Mediterranean herb used for seasoning, or a savory snack.
    "A pinch of savory added depth to the stew."
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savory in a sentence

  • The pie had a savory filling of mushrooms and cheese.
  • She prefers savory breakfasts over sweet ones.
  • A pinch of savory added depth to the stew.

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What is "savory" in Chinese?
"savory" in Chinese is 好吃, 咸. savory means: Having a rich, appetizing flavour that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
How do you pronounce 好吃?
"savory" in Chinese is 好吃, pronounced "hǎo chī".
How do you use "savory" in a sentence?
Example: "The pie had a savory filling of mushrooms and cheese." In Chinese, "savory" is 好吃, 咸.
Are there other ways to say "savory" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "savory": 好吃, 咸.
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