si3 mei6 dou6試味道试味道

Jyutpingsi3 mei6 dou6

Yalesi meih douh

Definition

To taste food or drink to check its flavor.

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How it's used

Native speakers often shorten this phrase to just 試吓 or 試味 when the context of food is already clear. Using the full phrase 試味道 sounds slightly more deliberate, as if you are specifically evaluating the flavor profile rather than just taking a quick bite.

Examples

ngo5我si5試zo2咗mei6味dou6道，gok3覺dak1得caa1差di1啲tim4甜mei6味。

I tasted it and felt it needed a bit more sweetness.

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 試食, which specifically refers to sampling food at a store or a promotional event. While 試味道 is about the quality of the flavor, 試食 is about the act of trying a product.