青涩青澀
Term · Tasting
grassy and astringent
Literal meaning
green-astringent
Definition#
Green and astringent: astringency with a raw, grassy note (GB/T 14487-2017 2.5.25, English "grassy and astringent"). A fault linked to under-processed leaf, for example insufficient fixing or oxidation.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | grassy and astringent raw-green astringency translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | grasig-adstringierend adstringierend mit grünem, rohem Ton translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | травянисто-терпкий терпкость с сырым травянистым тоном translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 青涩 | |
| 繁體字 | 青澀 | |
| 日本語 | 青渋 |
Common confusions#
- In everyday Chinese 青涩 also means "immature, inexperienced" (MDBG); in tea it is a specific taste fault.