香甜 xiāngtián

    Meaning: “香” means “fragrant,” and “甜” means “sweet.” The two synonyms in combination mean “smelling and tasting good.” The phrase can also describe a “sound” sleep.

    Examples:

    A：你喜欢吃提拉米苏吗？

    Nǐ xǐhuan chī tílāmǐsū ma?

    Do you like tiramisu?

    B：当然。我喜欢香甜可口的食物。

    Dāngrán。Wǒ xǐhuan xiāngtián kěkōu de shíwù。

    Of course. I like sweet and delicious food.

    A：昨天晚上你睡得好吗？

    Zuótiān wǎnshang nǐ shuì de hǎo ma?

    Did you have a good sleep last night?

    B：好极了，睡得像孩子一样香甜。

    Hǎo jíle, shuì de xiàng háizi yīyàng xiāngtián。

    Yes, like a soundly sleeping baby.

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