挂杯掛杯
Term · Tasting
lingering cup aroma
Literal meaning
hanging on the cup
Definition#
Aroma that clings to the inside of the emptied cup (挂杯香), taken as a sign of aromatic intensity and persistence. The term is also used loosely for liquor that coats the cup wall; context decides which sense is meant.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | lingering cup aroma aroma clinging to the empty cup translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | am Becher haftender Duft translation |
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| Русский | аромат на стенках чашки translation |
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| 简体字 | 挂杯 | |
| 繁體字 | 掛杯 | |
| 日本語 | 茶杯に残る香り |
Common confusions#
- 杯底香 (aroma at the cup base) is near-synonymous