甜 (tián) - Sweet — describes a pleasant taste like sugar & by extension, pleasant, agreeable, or delightful.

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tián ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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甜 · tián

Sweet — describes a pleasant taste like sugar or honey;

by extension, pleasant, agreeable, or delightful.

Sweet — describes a pleasant taste like sugarby extension, pleasant, agreeable, or delightful.

Usage highlights

Sweet tasteSweet and sourSweet voiceSweet wordsSweet potatoSweet dream

Synonyms

  • 甘— sweet, pleasant (more classical/literary)
  • 蜜— honey, honey-sweet

Antonyms

  • 苦— bitter, painful
  • 酸— sour, tart
  • 辣— spicy, pungent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This watermelon is very sweet (西瓜很甜).
  • Sweet dreams (甜甜的梦).
  • She has a sweet smile (甜甜的微笑).
  • The couple is very sweet together (这对情侣很甜).

Collocations

  • Sweet taste(甜味)
  • Sweet and sour(酸甜)
  • Sweet voice(甜美的声音)
  • Sweet words(甜言蜜语)
  • Sweet potato(红薯/甘薯)
  • Sweet dream(甜梦)

Idioms

  • Sweet words and honeyed phrases(甜言蜜语)
  • Bitter first, sweet later(先苦后甜)
  • As sweet as honey(甜如蜜)
  • Sweet voice and beautiful appearance(甜声美色)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, 'sweet' is associated with happiness, pleasure, and good fortune.
  • Sweet foods are often served during festivals and celebrations to symbolize joy.
  • The character combines 'tongue' (舌) and 'sweet' (甘), emphasizing the sensory experience of taste.

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