味觉 wèijué sense of taste
sense of taste; gustation
How to remember 味觉: 味 taste + 觉 feel = sense of taste.
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How it is used
- The sense of taste (the faculty) - 味觉迟钝 (wèijué chídùn) a dull palate.
- Parallel to 听觉/视觉; it's the sensory ability, not the flavor itself (that's 味道).