jīn津salivajīn津salivayǒu有havewèi味taste
With great interest; with keen pleasure; to do something with relish.
Literal meaning
saliva (津) — saliva (津) — have (有) — taste (味)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing the enjoyment of something.
Examples
Tā他jīn津jīn津yǒu有wèi味de地kàn看zhe着diàn电shì视。
He was watching TV with great interest.
Hái孩zi子men们jīn津jīn津yǒu有wèi味de地tīng听zhe着gù故shi事。
The children were listening to the story with keen pleasure.
Usage & nuances
Describes the enjoyment of food, stories, or other activities.
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