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食髓知味

sik6 seoi5 zi1 mei6

Having tasted the marrow, the longing for its savour grows

This is similar in meaning to the expression 食過返尋味/食過翻尋味.

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食髓知味

食 sik6 zi6 ji6 shi2 yi4 {si4} - eat
髓 seoi5 sui2 sui3 - [n] pith; marrow; essence
知 zi1 zi3 zhi1 {zhi4} - know, understand, comprehend
味 mei6 wei4 mai4 mei4 mo4 - taste, flavour; smell, odour

This word was added by bybell on 14th May 2008 and last edited on 16th May 2008

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