咂 (zā) - to suck, to smack one's lips & to taste, to sample
咂 · zā
to suck, to smack one's lips;
to taste, to sample;
to make a clicking sound with the tongue to express admiration, regret, or surprise.
to suck, to smack one's lipsto taste, to sampleto make a clicking sound with the tongue
Usage highlights
to smack one's lipsto click one's tongueto taste wineto suck on candyto savor the flavorto suck and chew
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He smacked his lips in admiration (咂嘴称赞).
- Let me taste this wine (咂一口酒).
- The child sucked on the candy (咂糖).
- She clicked her tongue in regret (咂舌表示遗憾).
Collocations
- to smack one's lips(咂嘴)
- to click one's tongue(咂舌)
- to taste wine(咂酒)
- to suck on candy(咂糖)
- to savor the flavor(咂滋味)
- to suck and chew(咂嚼)
Idioms
- To smack one's lips in praise(咂嘴弄舌)
- To click the tongue in amazement(咂舌称奇)
- To taste carefully and appreciate(细咂慢品)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used to describe the sound and action of tasting food or drink, indicating careful appreciation.
- The clicking sound made with the tongue can express various emotions including admiration, surprise, or regret in Chinese culture.