甘
Term · Tasting
sweetness
Literal meaning
sweet
Definition#
A gentle, lingering sweetness, distinct from 甜 (plain sweet taste). In tea the two are often combined as 甘甜. 甘 tends to describe a finish that develops, 甜 an immediate sweet taste.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | sweetness gentle lingering sweetness translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Süße translation |
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| Русский | сладость translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 甘 | |
| 日本語 | 甘み |
Common confusions#
- 甜 (sugary sweet)