馐 (xiū) - Delicacy — refers to delicious food, fine delicacies,

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Delicacy — refers to delicious food, fine delicacies, or choice dishes.

Delicacy — refers to delicious food, fine delicacies,

Usage highlights

DelicaciesDelicious delicaciesRare delicaciesFine delicaciesChoice delicaciesDelicacies and jade

Synonyms

  • 珍— precious, rare (as in 珍馐)
  • 美味— delicious food
  • 佳肴— fine dishes

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The restaurant serves exquisite delicacies (珍馐).
  • This dish is a rare delicacy (美味珍馐).
  • They prepared a feast with many delicacies (珍馐美味).

Collocations

  • Delicacies(珍馐)
  • Delicious delicacies(美味珍馐)
  • Rare delicacies(珍馐美味)
  • Fine delicacies(佳馐)
  • Choice delicacies(馐馔)
  • Delicacies and jade(馐玉)

Idioms

  • Jade-like delicacies(玉馐珍馔)
  • Delicacies from land and sea(山珍海馐)
  • Rare delicacies and precious jades(珍馐美馔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with high-quality, refined food served in banquets or to honored guests.
  • Often appears in classical literature describing lavish feasts and imperial cuisine.
  • The character carries connotations of luxury, refinement, and culinary excellence.

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