Here is a quick and dirty list of words that you can use to talk about flavors in Mandarin Chinese, they won’t be poetic, but you’ll be able to express yourself clearer: 1. 苦 (adj)  – kǔ – Bitter  一点苦的绿色蔬菜 yì diǎn kǔ de lǜsè shūcài A bitter green vegetable 2. 辣 (adj) – là… Read More 6 Quick and Dirty Chinese Words: How to talk about Flavors in Mandarin Chinese