酸

suān
HSK 4
#1,454 most
frequent character
sour, sore, ache, acid
adjective
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

酸 has 酉 fermented liquid as its meaning part and 夋 qūn as its sound part. It first meant vinegar. The meaning then grew to sour, sore, and grieved.

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Example Sentences

这个苹果有点酸。
zhègè píngguǒ yǒudiǎn suān 。
This apple is a bit sour.
我今天牙齿有点酸。
wǒ jīntiān yáchǐ yǒudiǎn suān 。
My teeth ache a bit today.
这种酸味的饮料很好喝。
zhèzhǒng suānwèi de yǐnliào hěnhǎo hē 。
This sour-tasting drink is very delicious.

Words with similar meanings

酸涩suānsè
sour and astringent
Describes a taste that is both sour and slightly sharp, often used for fruits that are not fully ripe.
刺cì
pungent
More intense than 'sour', often used to describe very strong acidic flavors or sensations.

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