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How to Say ‘Moderately sweet and sour’ in Traditional Chinese

酸甜適中

💬 Usage Tip: Describes a balanced taste profile.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Such profiles often appeal to those new to specialty coffee.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

酸甜

[suān tián]

moderately sweet and sour

A balanced sweet and sour flavor.

Example

這道菜酸甜適中,很美味。

This dish is moderately sweet and sour, very delicious.

適中

[shì zhōng]

moderate

Neither excessive nor too little; balanced.

Example

這道菜酸甜適中,很美味。

This dish is moderately sweet and sour, very delicious.

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