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Expressing something as delicious with 美味 (měiwèi)
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Structure
美味 + 的 + Food Noun
Explanation
The adjective 美味 (měiwèi) means "delicious" or "tasty" and is used to describe food that has an exceptionally pleasant flavor. It is more literary and emphatic than 好吃 (hǎochī) and can also function as a noun meaning "delicacy."
Examples
妈妈做的红烧肉真是太美味了。
mā ma zuò de hóng shāo ròu zhēn shì tài měi wèi le.
The braised pork Mom made is absolutely delicious.
这家餐厅的菜不仅美味，价格也很合理。
zhè jiā cān tīng de cài bù jǐn měi wèi, jià gé yě hěn hé lǐ.
The food at this restaurant is not only delicious but also reasonably priced.
用新鲜食材做出来的饭菜格外美味。
yòng xīn xiān shí cái zuò chū lái de fàn cài gé wài měi wèi.
Dishes made with fresh ingredients are especially delicious.