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    Referring to delicious food with 美味 (měiwèi)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    最 + 美味 + 的 + Food Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 美味 (měiwèi) means "delicacy" or "delicious food" and refers to food of exceptionally fine taste. While it can also be used as an adjective meaning "delicious," as a noun it specifically denotes a dish or food item that is a treat to eat.

    Examples

    • 这道菜可以说是一道难得的美味。

      zhè dào cài kě yǐ shuō shì yī dào nán dé de měi wèi.

      This dish can be called a rare delicacy.

    • 云南有很多当地特色的美味。

      yún nán yǒu hěn duō dāng dì tè sè de měi wèi.

      Yunnan has many local specialty delicacies.

    • 过年的时候，餐桌上总是摆满了各种美味。

      guònián de shíhòu, cānzhuō shàng zǒngshì bǎimǎn le gè zhǒng měiwèi.

      During Chinese New Year, the dining table is always filled with all kinds of delicious food.

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