醇和
Term · Tasting
mellow and gentle
Literal meaning
mellow-gentle
Definition#
Mellow and gentle: moderate strength and soft in the mouth (GB/T 14487-2017 2.5.3 groups 醇 and 醇和, English "mellow"). The 1993 edition placed it between 醇正 and 平和 in stimulation and noted a slight sweetness.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | mellow and gentle soft, moderate, smooth translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid bland 醇和 is positive; a thin, flat taste is 淡薄 |
| Deutsch | mild und weich sanft, ausgewogen, mäßig kräftig translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | мягкий, ровный мягкий вкус умеренной силы translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 醇和 | |
| 日本語 | 醇和 |
Common confusions#
- Both 醇和 and 醇厚 often become "mellow" in English; 醇和 is the lighter of the two.