回味无穷
huí wèi wú qióng
leaving a long aftertaste; something to think over for a long time
Character by character
回huí
return
return
味wèi
taste
taste
无wú
no
no
穷qióng
end
end
Example
这部电影的结尾很特别，让人回味无穷。
The film has an unusual ending that stays with you long afterwards.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
First of food and drink with a lingering aftertaste, then of books, films and words worth turning over. Often 让人回味无穷.
Learn this in Lesson 35 · HSK 5–6: 喝茶的学问 (The art of tea)
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