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津津有味

jīn jīn yǒu wèi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • with keen interest (idiom)
  • with great pleasure
  • with gusto
  • eagerly

Definition

形容很有滋味或很有趣味的样子。

With great relish; with keen interest.

Usage

常用于形容吃东西时味道很好或对某件事非常感兴趣，投入地做某事。

Often used to describe eating with great enjoyment or doing something with keen interest and engagement.

Examples

  • 1 他津津有味地品尝着妈妈做的红烧肉。 (He savored the braised pork his mother made with great relish.)
  • 2 孩子们津津有味地听着老师讲童话故事。 (The children listened to the fairy tale with keen interest.)
  • 3 她津津有味地看完了那本小说。 (She finished reading that novel with great enjoyment.)
  • 4 爷爷津津有味地讲述着他年轻时的经历。 (Grandpa recounted his youthful experiences with great relish.)
  • 5 观众们津津有味地观看这场精彩的演出。 (The audience watched this wonderful performance with keen interest.)

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