回甘
Term · Tasting
huigan
Literal meaning
returning sweetness
Definition#
A sweet, often cooling sensation that rises in the mouth and throat after swallowing, frequently following initial bitterness. Valued as a sign of quality in raw pu'er.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | huigan returning sweetness / sweet finish pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
Avoid aftertaste (alone) too general; aftertaste can be bitter |
| Deutsch | Hui Gan zurückkehrende Süße im Nachgeschmack pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
Avoid Nachgeschmack zu allgemein |
| Русский | хуэй гань возвращающаяся сладость в послевкусии pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
Avoid хуйгань неверно по Палладию (hui → хуэй) и неблагозвучно послевкусие слишком общее |
| 简体字繁體字 | 回甘 | |
| 日本語 | 飲んだ後に戻る甘さ 茶を飲んだ後に感じる甘さの余韻。 translation |
Also acceptable
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Common confusions#
- 'Sweetness' read as sugary; it is a sensation mixed with cooling.
- GB/T 14487-2017 2.5.5 (as quoted in the DB44 draft) uses the English 'sweet after taste' and locates the sweetness at the root of the tongue and in the throat, with a moistening feel.