开胃

kāi wèi · kai wei

Traditional 開胃

Meaning

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  1. to whet the appetite
  2. appetizing
  3. to amuse oneself at sb's expense
  4. to tease

In a sentence

2 examples
01

这(zhè)道(dào)酸(suān)辣(là)汤(tāng)很(hěn)开(kāi)胃(wèi),饭(fàn)前(qián)喝(hē)最(zuì)合(hé)适(shì)。

This hot and sour soup is very appetizing; it's best to drink it before a meal.

02

先(xiān)吃(chī)点(diǎn)凉(liáng)拌(bàn)黄(huáng)瓜(guā)开(kāi)胃(wèi),主(zhǔ)菜(cài)马(mǎ)上(shàng)就(jiù)好(hǎo)。

Have some cold cucumber salad first to whet your appetite; the main dishes will be ready soon.

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