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Definition
Slightly or pleasantly sour.
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How it's used
This term describes a mild, agreeable level of sourness that is often considered refreshing or appetizing. It is frequently used to describe food or drinks that are balanced rather than sharp or overwhelming. Unlike the more generic 酸酸哋, this specific reduplication carries a slightly more positive, sensory nuance.
Examples
This lemon tea is pleasantly sour, it tastes pretty good.
Do you think this soup is pleasantly sour, or is it too sour?
Related words
Common phrases
a pleasantly sour taste
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food that is unpleasantly sour or spoiled, as it implies a deliberate and enjoyable flavor profile. It is strictly an adjective for taste and cannot be used to describe the chemical property of acidity in non-food contexts.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
