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口感 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
口感kǒugǎntasteHSK 6, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #20282, Hard
口感kǒugǎntexture (of food)HSK 6, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #20282, Hard
口感kǒugǎnhow food feels in the mouthHSK 6, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #20282, Hard
kǒugǎn(kou3gan3) T3
  1. 1taste
  2. 2texture (of food)
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March 24, 2026

口感kǒugǎn(kou3gan3)

口感 (kǒu gǎn) refers to the taste and texture of food as experienced in the mouth. It encompasses the overall sensory impression that food provides, including its flavor, consistency, and how it feels when chewed or swallowed. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly in food reviews and cooking discussions.

Strokes16Frequency#20282DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of 口感 is particularly significant in Chinese culinary culture, where the texture of food is often as important as its flavor. For instance, the crispiness of fried foods or the tenderness of meat can be crucial in determining a dish's overall appeal.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef tasting a dish and saying 'Kou (口) means mouth, and gan (感) means feeling.' Picture the chef savoring the food, focusing on how it feels and tastes, creating a memorable link between the mouth and the sensory experience.

Meanings of 口感

kǒugǎn(kou3gan3)
1taste
2texture (of food)
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About 口感

口感Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 口感

Quick Contrast

口味 (kǒuwèi) refers to flavor, focusing on taste rather than texture, while 口感 (kǒugǎn) emphasizes the mouthfeel and texture of food.

Usage Notes

口感 is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in food-related conversations. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with related terms like '味道' (wèi dào), which specifically refers to flavor. Common collocations include '好的口感' (good texture) and '口感丰富' (rich mouthfeel).

HSK Study Tips

While 口感 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it fits well with HSK 3-4 level discussions about food and dining experiences. Students should focus on using descriptive adjectives alongside this term to enhance their conversations about food.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 口感 with 味道 (wèi dào), mistakenly using it to refer only to flavor. For example, saying '这道菜口感不好' (This dish's taste is bad) instead of the correct '这道菜味道不好' (This dish's flavor is bad).

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Component Characters

口kǒumouth
HSK 13 strokes口
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感gǎnto feel
HSK 413 strokes心
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How to say taste in Chinese

“taste” in Chinese is口感kǒugǎn

口感 (kǒu gǎn) refers to the taste and texture of food as experienced in the mouth. It encompasses the overall sensory impression that food provides, including its flavor, consistency, and how it feels when chewed or swallowed. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly in food reviews and cooking discussions.

When to use 口感

口感 is often used in both formal and informal settings, especially in food-related conversations. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with related terms like '味道' (wèi dào), which specifically refers to flavor. Common collocations include '好的口感' (good texture) and '口感丰富' (rich mouthfeel).

口感 or something close to it

口味 (kǒuwèi) refers to flavor, focusing on taste rather than texture, while 口感 (kǒugǎn) emphasizes the mouthfeel and texture of food.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 口感 with 味道 (wèi dào), mistakenly using it to refer only to flavor. For example, saying '这道菜口感不好' (This dish's taste is bad) instead of the correct '这道菜味道不好' (This dish's flavor is bad).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 口感

You can say, '这道菜的口感很好' (This dish has a great texture).

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