gip3澀涩
Jyutpinggip3
Yalegip
Definition
Astringent or puckery taste from unripe fruit; also dry or irritated eyes.
- astringent; puckery taste of unripe fruit
- dry and irritated, of the eyes
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How it's used
Astringency is a physical sensation rather than a pure flavour, often described as a rough or drying feeling on the tongue. Beyond food, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a feeling of awkwardness or lack of smoothness in social interactions or artistic performance.
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Do not confuse this with 苦, which refers specifically to bitterness. While both are unpleasant tastes found in unripe or raw foods, 澀 is defined by the drying, puckering sensation in the mouth.
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