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A2 adjective 11 min read

过甜

guò tián
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Explanation 过甜 in your Level:
At the A1 level, you are just starting to learn how to describe things you like and dislike. '过甜' (guò tián) might be a bit advanced for your first week, but you can understand it as a way to say 'very sweet' with a negative feeling. You already know '甜' (tián) means sweet. Adding '过' (guò) at the beginning is like saying 'over.' Think of it as 'over-sweet.' At this level, you can use it in simple sentences like 'This cake is over-sweet' (这个蛋糕过甜). It's a useful word when you go to a restaurant and want to explain why you didn't like a drink. You don't need to worry about complex grammar; just treat '过甜' as one single word that means 'too sweet.' If you find it hard to remember, you can also use '太甜了' (tài tián le), which is more common for beginners. However, learning '过甜' helps you understand signs or menus that might describe food more formally. Just remember: 过 (too) + 甜 (sweet) = too sweet!
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At the A2 level, you can start using '过甜' (guò tián) to give more specific feedback about food and health. You are likely learning about 'too much' (过多) and 'not enough' (不够). '过甜' fits perfectly into this category. You can use it to compare different foods, such as 'This apple is sweet, but that juice is too sweet' (这个苹果很甜，但是那个果汁过甜). This level is also where you start talking about your habits. You might say, 'I don't like food that is too sweet' (我不喜欢过甜的食物). Notice the '的' (de) after '过甜' when it's before a noun. This is an important grammar rule for you now. You can also use it when talking to a waiter about your preferences for milk tea or coffee. It shows you have a more varied vocabulary than just using '太...了' for everything. It's a more 'objective' way to describe taste, making you sound a bit more mature in your Chinese speaking. Try to use it when you are discussing healthy vs. unhealthy habits, as '过甜' is often used in health warnings.
At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '过甜' (guò tián) in both spoken and written contexts. You are now able to describe experiences in more detail, and '过甜' allows you to be precise about why a certain dish was unbalanced. You might use it in a blog post about your travels, describing a local dessert that you found a bit overwhelming. For example, '虽然这种甜点很有名，但我个人觉得过甜了点' (Although this dessert is famous, I personally felt it was a bit too sweet). At this level, you can also start to recognize the pattern of '过' + [adjective] in other words like '过咸' (too salty) or '过油' (too oily). This expands your ability to critique and describe sensations significantly. You should also understand the nuance that '过甜' is slightly more formal than '太甜了' and is often used in descriptive writing or professional feedback. You might use it when discussing dietary requirements or nutritional information, where a more clinical or balanced tone is required. It's a great word for moving beyond basic reactions to more thoughtful descriptions.
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At the B2 level, '过甜' (guò tián) becomes a tool for nuanced discussion about culinary arts, health policy, and consumer trends. You can use it to discuss the 'sugar-free' movement in China, explaining how modern consumers are moving away from '过甜' beverages towards more natural flavors. You might participate in a debate about whether children's snacks are '过甜' and the impact this has on public health. Your sentences will be more complex: '市场上过甜的饮料琳琅满目，这让追求健康生活的年轻人感到困扰' (The market is full of overly sweet drinks, which troubles young people pursuing a healthy lifestyle). You will also notice '过甜' used in metaphorical contexts, such as describing a person's overly syrupy manner of speaking or a piece of music that is too sentimental. At this level, you should be able to distinguish '过甜' from synonyms like '甜腻' (cloying) and '齁' (unbearably sweet), choosing the right one based on the specific context and the 'feeling' you want to convey. You are not just describing a taste; you are conveying an attitude and a level of intensity.
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At the C1 level, you use '过甜' (guò tián) with a high degree of precision and stylistic awareness. You can incorporate it into sophisticated food reviews or academic discussions about sensory perception. You might analyze how the perception of '过甜' varies across different Chinese provinces, contrasting the sweet-leaning palate of Wuxi with the more savory preferences of the North. Your usage will be integrated into complex structures, such as: '该厨师对糖分的运用显然缺乏克制，导致整道菜品因过甜而丧失了食材原有的鲜美' (The chef's use of sugar clearly lacked restraint, resulting in the entire dish losing the original freshness of the ingredients due to being excessively sweet). You should also be familiar with how '过甜' appears in literature to describe characters or settings that are deceptively pleasant or overly saccharine. You can discuss the word's role in the linguistic economy of the 'prefix 过 + adjective' structure, comparing it with more literary terms. At this stage, '过甜' is just one of many ways you can describe sweetness, and your choice to use it reflects a specific intent to be descriptive and objective.
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At the C2 level, '过甜' (guò tián) is a word you use effortlessly, often in subtle or ironic ways. You might use it in a high-level critique of social trends, such as the 'sweet' (甜宠) genre in Chinese television dramas, arguing that the plotlines are '过甜' to the point of being unrealistic and lacking depth. You can master the subtle play between literal and figurative meanings, perhaps in a poem or a piece of creative non-fiction where the 'excessive sweetness' of a memory is actually a source of pain. You understand the historical evolution of the word and its place within the broader spectrum of Chinese aesthetic values, where 'balance' (中庸) is often the ideal and 'excess' (过) is a fundamental error. Your use of '过甜' is perfectly calibrated to the register of your conversation or writing, whether it's a casual remark among gourmets or a formal dissertation on the sociology of taste. You can also explain the word to others, including its dialectal variations and its relationship to classical Chinese terms for excess. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item; it is a cultural and aesthetic marker.
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Examples

过甜 in 30 Seconds

  • 过甜 (guò tián) is a Chinese adjective meaning 'too sweet' or 'excessively sweet.'
  • It is formed by '过' (excessive) and '甜' (sweet), often used as a negative critique.
  • It is more formal than the common phrase '太甜了' (tài tián le).
  • Commonly used in contexts like milk tea shops, bakeries, and health-related discussions.

The term 过甜 (guò tián) is a compound adjective in Chinese that translates directly to 'too sweet' or 'excessively sweet.' It is composed of two characters: 过 (guò), which serves as a prefix meaning 'excessive,' 'to pass,' or 'overly,' and 甜 (tián), which means 'sweet.' In the context of taste, this word is used to express a negative or critical evaluation of a food item or beverage that has surpassed the speaker's threshold for pleasant sweetness. Unlike the more common construction 太甜了 (tài tián le), which is often used in casual conversation to express a similar sentiment, 过甜 functions more strictly as a formal or descriptive adjective that can modify nouns directly or stand as a predicate in more structured observations.

Grammatical Function
As an adjective, it can be used after a subject to describe it (e.g., '这茶过甜' - This tea is too sweet) or before a noun with the particle '的' (e.g., '过甜的饮料' - overly sweet drinks).
Cultural Nuance
In Chinese culinary culture, balance is key. While sweetness is appreciated, especially in Southern cuisines like Shanghainese or Cantonese, an excess of it is often seen as a flaw in the dish's harmony. Using '过甜' often implies that the natural flavors of the ingredients are being masked by sugar.

医生建议我不要喝过甜的果汁。(The doctor advised me not to drink juice that is too sweet.)

People use this word most frequently in health-conscious discussions, restaurant reviews, and culinary critiques. For example, when ordering milk tea (奶茶), a ubiquitous part of modern Chinese life, a customer might remark that the 'standard sugar' level is 过甜 for their taste, leading them to prefer 'half sugar' (半糖) or 'no sugar' (无糖). It is also a common term in medical contexts when discussing diabetes or dietary restrictions, where avoiding 'overly sweet' foods is a primary concern. The word carries a slightly more objective tone than '太甜了,' making it suitable for written reports or formal feedback.

这份甜点的口感虽然好，但味道过甜。(The texture of this dessert is good, but the flavor is excessively sweet.)

Usage in Health
In the context of 'Healthy China 2030,' the government often warns against '过甜、过油、过咸' (too sweet, too oily, too salty) foods to combat rising obesity rates.

Furthermore, the word can occasionally be used metaphorically, though this is less common than its literal culinary usage. In a metaphorical sense, it might describe something that is 'sickeningly sweet' in terms of behavior or sentimentality, though Chinese speakers are more likely to use other terms like '肉麻' (ròumá) for cheesy or overly sentimental behavior. However, in the context of describing a voice or a style of music that is cloying, '过甜' remains a viable descriptor. It conveys a sense of imbalance that disrupts the overall quality of the subject being described.

Using 过甜 (guò tián) correctly requires an understanding of where it fits within a sentence structure. Most commonly, it acts as a predicative adjective or an attributive modifier. Because it already contains the intensifying prefix '过' (too/excessively), it does not usually need the particle '了' at the end, unlike '太甜了.' However, adding '了' is not strictly incorrect in colloquial speech; it just changes the emphasis slightly towards a change in state or a sudden realization of the sweetness.

Structure 1: Subject + 过甜
This is the simplest way to describe a specific food item. Example: '这个西瓜过甜' (This watermelon is too sweet). Note that in this case, 'too sweet' might actually be a compliment for fruit, whereas for a dish, it is usually a criticism.
Structure 2: 过甜的 + Noun
Used to describe a category of things. Example: '我不喜欢过甜的蛋糕' (I don't like overly sweet cakes). Here, it functions as a defining characteristic of the noun.

如果你觉得咖啡过甜，可以加点牛奶。(If you feel the coffee is too sweet, you can add some milk.)

In comparative contexts, '过甜' is often used to contrast with other flavors. For instance, in a review of a multi-course meal, one might say, '前菜很好，但主食后的甜点显得过甜' (The appetizer was great, but the dessert after the main course seemed excessively sweet). This highlights the lack of progression or balance in the meal's flavor profile. It is also frequently paired with '甚至' (shènzhì - even) to emphasize the degree: '这巧克力甜得过头，甚至有些过甜到发苦了' (This chocolate is so sweet it's over the top, even excessively sweet to the point of being bitter).

为了健康，我们应该避免食用过甜的加工食品。(For health reasons, we should avoid eating overly sweet processed foods.)

Negative Connotation
In 90% of cases, '过甜' is a complaint. It suggests that the sugar content has reached a level that is unpleasant or unhealthy. Only in rare cases involving high-quality fruit might it be a neutral or slightly positive observation of ripeness.

When using '过甜' in a sentence, it is also important to consider the result. Often, a sentence using this word will follow up with a consequence or a remedy. For example: '因为奶茶过甜，我没喝完' (Because the milk tea was too sweet, I didn't finish it). Or, '这种水果如果过甜，保存时间就会变短' (If this kind of fruit is too sweet/ripe, its storage time will become shorter). By providing context, the speaker clarifies exactly why the excessive sweetness is noteworthy.

The word 过甜 (guò tián) is a staple in the vocabulary of modern Chinese urban life, particularly in environments where food and health intersect. One of the most common places you will hear this is at a **Milk Tea Shop (奶茶店)**. With the explosion of tea culture in China (brands like HeyTea or Nayuki), customers have become very specific about sugar levels. While they might say '太甜了' when they take the first sip, the staff or the menu might use '过甜' to describe the standard sugar level in a more descriptive or cautionary way.

店员：我们的招牌奶茶默认是全糖，有些人可能会觉得过甜。(Staff: Our signature milk tea is full sugar by default; some people might find it too sweet.)

Another common setting is the **Bakery (面包店)**. Chinese palates generally prefer desserts that are 'not too sweet'—a common compliment for a good cake in China is actually '这个不甜' (This isn't sweet), which means it's perfectly balanced. Consequently, when a cake is '过甜,' it is often criticized for being 'too Western' or 'low quality,' as excessive sugar is sometimes seen as a way to hide cheap ingredients. You will hear this word used by friends sharing a dessert or in online reviews on platforms like Dianping (China's Yelp).

In the Kitchen
During family cooking, a mother might warn her child: '糖放多了，这菜会过甜的' (You put too much sugar; this dish will be too sweet). In Chinese cooking, sugar is used to 'tiao wei' (adjust flavor), not just to make things sweet.

In **Medical and Health Contexts**, '过甜' is used by doctors, nutritionists, and in health-related media. With the rising awareness of diabetes and the 'sugar-free' (无糖) trend, news reports and health blogs frequently use '过甜' to categorize unhealthy snacks. You might see headlines like '警惕！过甜的零食正在摧毁孩子的牙齿' (Warning! Overly sweet snacks are destroying children's teeth). This usage is strictly clinical and cautionary.

在超市买果酱时，要注意看标签，避开那些添加了过甜糖浆的产品。(When buying jam at the supermarket, pay attention to the label and avoid products with overly sweet syrups added.)

Finally, you will find this word in **Agricultural Discussions**. Farmers or fruit vendors might use it to describe a successful harvest. For example, a vendor selling 'Sugar Heart' apples (冰糖心苹果) might boast that they are '甜而不腻，绝不过甜' (Sweet but not cloying, definitely not excessively sweet), implying a perfect natural sweetness that remains refreshing. Here, '过甜' serves as the boundary of what is considered good taste.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with 过甜 (guò tián) is confusing it with the '太...了' (tài...le) construction. While they mean roughly the same thing, their usage patterns differ. A common error is saying '过甜了' (guò tián le). While native speakers might say this in very casual speech, '过' already implies the excess, so adding '了' can feel redundant or slightly awkward in a formal sentence. It is better to stick to '过甜' for descriptions and '太甜了' for exclamations.

Mistake 1: Redundant Intensifiers
Incorrect: '这杯茶非常过甜' (This tea is very too sweet). Since '过' already means 'excessively,' you cannot use '非常' (very) or '很' (very) before it. You should just say '这杯茶过甜.'
Mistake 2: Confusing with '甜腻' (tián nì)
'过甜' just refers to the amount of sugar. '甜腻' refers to the feeling of being sick of the sweetness (cloying). If a cake is so sweet you can't take another bite, '甜腻' is more accurate. Using '过甜' in that context is okay but less descriptive of the physical sensation.

错误：我喝不了很过甜的东西。 (Incorrect: I can't drink 'very too sweet' things.)
正确：我喝不了过甜的东西。 (Correct: I can't drink overly sweet things.)

Another mistake involves the word order when using '过甜' as an attribute. Beginners often forget the particle '的' when describing a noun. You must say '过甜的食物' (overly sweet food), not '过甜食物.' While '过甜食物' might appear in a list or a medical chart, in a natural sentence, '的' is required to link the adjective to the noun. This is a general rule for two-character adjectives in Chinese.

Finally, learners sometimes use '过甜' for things that aren't food. While you can describe a 'voice' (声音) as '过甜' (meaning overly sugary or syrupy), you cannot use it for abstract things like a 'situation' or a 'movie' unless you are specifically talking about the sentimentality. For a 'sweet' romantic movie that is too much, '太腻了' (tài nì le) or '太煽情了' (tài shānqíng le) are much more appropriate choices. '过甜' remains primarily in the realm of the tongue.

注意：不要把“过甜”和“齁”(hōu)搞混。“齁”是北方方言，程度比“过甜”更重，通常指甜得嗓子不舒服。(Note: Don't confuse 'guò tián' with 'hōu'. 'Hōu' is a Northern dialect word that is even stronger, usually meaning so sweet it makes your throat uncomfortable.)

Understanding the synonyms and alternatives for 过甜 (guò tián) helps you express different degrees of sweetness and different attitudes toward it. Chinese has a rich vocabulary for taste, and choosing the right word can make your speech sound much more native and precise. Here are the most common alternatives:

太甜了 (tài tián le)
The most common way to say 'too sweet' in daily life. It is more emotional and subjective than '过甜.' Use this when you are eating and reacting in real-time.
甜腻 (tián nì)
Combines 'sweet' and 'greasy/oily.' It describes a cloying sweetness that makes you feel full or slightly sick. It is often used for heavy desserts like mooncakes or rich cream cakes.
齁 (hōu)
A very expressive Northern dialect word. If something is '齁甜' (hōu tián), it is so sweet it actually irritates your throat. It is the ultimate level of 'too sweet.'

对比：
1. 这糖水有点过甜。(This syrup is a bit too sweet - Objective)
2. 这糖水太甜了！(This syrup is too sweet! - Subjective reaction)
3. 这糖水甜腻得喝不下去。(This syrup is so cloying I can't drink it - Physical sensation)

If you want to describe a sweetness that is positive but intense, you might use **浓甜 (nóng tián)**, meaning 'richly sweet.' This is often used for high-quality honey or ripe fruit. On the other hand, if you are looking for the opposite of '过甜,' you might use **清甜 (qīng tián)**, which describes a light, refreshing sweetness (like that of a crisp pear or high-quality green tea). Using '清甜' is almost always a high compliment in Chinese culture.

In formal writing, such as a nutritional analysis, you might see **含糖量过高 (hán táng liàng guò gāo)**, which means 'sugar content is too high.' This is the most formal and 'scientific' way to express the idea of '过甜.' While '过甜' describes the taste, '含糖量过高' describes the chemical composition. Understanding these layers of vocabulary allows you to navigate different social and professional environments in China effectively.

虽然很多人喜欢过甜的口味，但长期食用会导致健康问题。(Although many people like an excessively sweet taste, long-term consumption leads to health issues.)

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Examples by Level

1

这个糖果过甜。

This candy is too sweet.

Subject + Adjective structure.

2

我不喜欢过甜的茶。

I don't like too sweet tea.

过甜 used as an attribute with '的'.

3

那杯水过甜吗？

Is that cup of water too sweet?

Question form with '吗'.

4

这个苹果不过甜。

This apple is not too sweet.

Negation with '不'.

5

医生说，不要吃过甜的东西。

The doctor says, don't eat things that are too sweet.

Used as an object of '吃'.

6

我觉得这个蛋糕过甜。

I think this cake is too sweet.

Expressing an opinion with '我觉得'.

7

她不喜欢过甜的果汁。

She doesn't like overly sweet juice.

Negative preference.

8

这个咖啡过甜了。

This coffee has become too sweet.

Using '了' to show a state or realization.

1

这种巧克力因为过甜而不好吃。

This chocolate is not tasty because it's too sweet.

Using '因为...而...' to show cause and effect.

2

如果你觉得过甜，可以加点水。

If you feel it's too sweet, you can add some water.

Conditional '如果...可以...'.

3

超市里有很多过甜的零食。

There are many overly sweet snacks in the supermarket.

Describing a large quantity.

4

我不想要过甜的奶茶，半糖可以吗？

I don't want too sweet milk tea; is half sugar okay?

Specifying a preference.

5

这种水果虽然红，但是过甜了。

Although this fruit is red, it is too sweet.

Concession with '虽然...但是...'.

6

过甜的食物对牙齿不好。

Overly sweet food is bad for teeth.

Stating a general fact.

7

他觉得这碗粥过甜，没喝完。

He felt this bowl of porridge was too sweet and didn't finish it.

Compound sentence with a result.

8

请不要给我过甜的饮料。

Please don't give me overly sweet drinks.

Polite request with '请'.

1

由于配方问题，这一批饼干普遍过甜。

Due to a recipe issue, this batch of cookies is generally too sweet.

Using '由于' (due to) for formal cause.

2

为了避免味道过甜，厨师减少了白糖的用量。

To avoid the taste being too sweet, the chef reduced the amount of sugar.

Purpose clause with '为了避免'.

3

这种进口果酱对我来说还是显得过甜了一些。

This imported jam still seems a bit too sweet to me.

Using '显得' (appears/seems) for subjective observation.

4

过甜的口感掩盖了茶叶本身的清香。

The overly sweet taste masked the natural fragrance of the tea.

Active verb '掩盖' (mask/cover).

5

如果你不喜欢过甜的口味，可以尝试这款低糖蛋糕。

If you don't like an overly sweet taste, you can try this low-sugar cake.

Complex conditional sentence.

6

很多现代人开始意识到过甜饮食的危害。

Many modern people are beginning to realize the dangers of an overly sweet diet.

Noun phrase '过甜饮食' (overly sweet diet).

7

虽然加了蜂蜜，但味道并没有变得过甜。

Although honey was added, the taste did not become too sweet.

Negation of a change in state.

8

这道菜的酸味正好中和了过甜的味道。

The sourness of this dish perfectly neutralized the overly sweet taste.

Technical culinary term '中和' (neutralize).

1

消费者普遍反映该产品的口味过甜，建议厂家改进。

Consumers generally reported that the product's taste is too sweet and suggested the manufacturer improve it.

Formal reporting language.

2

在烹饪过程中，火候和调味的平衡至关重要，过甜或过咸都会破坏口感。

During the cooking process, the balance of heat and seasoning is crucial; being too sweet or too salty will ruin the mouthfeel.

Using '或' (or) in a formal statement.

3

一些所谓的“健康饮料”实际上糖分过高，喝起来过甜。

Some so-called 'healthy drinks' are actually too high in sugar and taste excessively sweet.

Contrast between appearance and reality.

4

这种水果的糖酸比失调，导致吃起来感觉过甜而缺乏风味。

The sugar-acid ratio of this fruit is unbalanced, resulting in it tasting too sweet and lacking flavor.

Technical term '糖酸比' (sugar-acid ratio).

5

尽管这款甜点造型精美，但过甜的内馅让人难以接受。

Despite the exquisite appearance of this dessert, the overly sweet filling is hard to accept.

Concessive '尽管' (despite/although).

6

长期摄入过甜的加工食品是导致肥胖的主要原因之一。

Long-term intake of overly sweet processed foods is one of the main causes of obesity.

Formal cause-effect structure.

7

他那过甜的嗓音听久了让人觉得有些虚假。

His overly sweet voice makes people feel it's a bit fake after listening for a long time.

Metaphorical usage for 'voice'.

8

为了迎合大众口味，很多餐厅的菜肴都做得过甜了。

To cater to popular tastes, the dishes in many restaurants are made too sweet.

Using '迎合' (to cater to/pander to).

1

该评论家指出，这部电影的结局处理得过甜，缺乏现实主义的深度。

The critic pointed out that the film's ending was handled in an overly sweet way, lacking the depth of realism.

Metaphorical usage in artistic criticism.

2

在某些地域菜系中，糖的使用被推向了极端，往往导致外地游客感到过甜。

In certain regional cuisines, the use of sugar is pushed to the extreme, often leading out-of-town tourists to feel it is too sweet.

Sociological/Culinary analysis.

3

这种酒的余味过甜，破坏了其整体的层次感和复杂性。

The aftertaste of this wine is too sweet, ruining its overall sense of layering and complexity.

Professional tasting terminology '余味' (aftertaste).

4

作者笔下的爱情故事往往因为过甜而显得有些脱离现实。

The love stories written by the author often seem a bit detached from reality because they are too sweet.

Literary analysis.

5

如果不加控制，这种过甜的社会舆论导向可能会引发公众的反感。

If left unchecked, this overly sweet social public opinion trend might trigger public resentment.

Highly abstract metaphorical usage.

6

虽然追求“甜”是人类的天性，但过甜的感官刺激往往会带来审美疲劳。

Although pursuing 'sweetness' is human nature, overly sweet sensory stimulation often brings aesthetic fatigue.

Philosophical/Psychological observation.

7

该项研究表明，过甜的味觉体验会暂时抑制大脑对苦味的感知能力。

The study indicates that an overly sweet taste experience temporarily inhibits the brain's ability to perceive bitterness.

Scientific reporting style.

8

他在处理人际关系时表现出的那种过甜的态度，反而让人心生警惕。

The overly sweet attitude he displayed when handling interpersonal relationships actually made people wary.

Describing social behavior.

1

这种审美上的过甜，本质上是对复杂现实的一种廉价逃避。

This aesthetic over-sweetness is essentially a cheap escape from complex reality.

Deep philosophical critique.

2

在那个时代的文学作品中，辞藻的过甜往往掩盖了思想的贫瘠。

In the literary works of that era, the over-sweetness of rhetoric often masked the poverty of thought.

Historical literary analysis.

3

他试图通过这种过甜的策略来博取民众的好感，却适得其反。

He tried to win the public's favor through this overly sweet strategy, but it backfired.

Political analysis with the idiom '适得其反'.

4

园艺家指出，由于气候异常，今年的葡萄普遍存在过甜而酸度不足的问题。

The horticulturist pointed out that due to abnormal weather, this year's grapes generally suffer from being too sweet and lacking acidity.

Professional agricultural report.

5

这种过甜的怀旧情绪，在某种程度上阻碍了我们对未来的理性思考。

This overly sweet nostalgia, to some extent, hinders our rational thinking about the future.

Abstract sociological critique.

6

过甜的语言艺术，如果缺乏真诚的内核，终究只是空中楼阁。

The art of overly sweet language, if lacking a core of sincerity, is after all just a castle in the air.

Using the idiom '空中楼阁' (castle in the air).

7

在这部交响乐中，第二乐章的主题旋律被批评为过甜，显得有些流于俗套。

In this symphony, the main melody of the second movement was criticized as being too sweet, appearing somewhat conventional.

Musicology critique.

8

过甜的承诺往往伴随着无法兑现的风险。

Overly sweet promises are often accompanied by the risk of being unable to be fulfilled.

Proverbial/Wisdom style.

Common Collocations

过甜的饮料
味道过甜
感觉过甜
由于过甜
过甜的口感
显得过甜
避开过甜
过甜的零食
过甜的水果
甚至过甜

Common Phrases

过甜过咸

— Too sweet and too salty. Refers to unbalanced seasoning.

重口味的人喜欢过甜过咸的食物。

拒绝过甜

— Rejecting overly sweet things. A health slogan.

让我们从拒绝过甜开始健康生活。

甜得过甜

— So sweet it's excessive. Used for emphasis.

这糖果甜得过甜，没法吃。

过甜 warning

— A warning about high sugar content.

包装上有过甜警告。

适中不过甜

— Moderate and not too sweet. A compliment for desserts.

这个蛋糕适中不过甜，很好吃。

过甜倾向

— A tendency to be too sweet.

这款酒有过甜倾向。

过甜反应

— A reaction to eating something too sweet (like a sugar rush).

吃完后他有过甜反应。

过甜之嫌

— Suspected of being too sweet (formal).

这道菜有落入过甜之嫌。

过甜即腻

— Too sweet means cloying. A culinary principle.

厨师知道过甜即腻的道理。

过甜处理

— Dealing with excessive sweetness.

加点柠檬汁是对过甜的处理方法。

Idioms & Expressions

"甘之如饴"

— To enjoy something bitter as if it were sweet. Not directly '過甜', but related to sweetness perception.

他为了理想，甘之如饴。

Literary
"甜言蜜语"

— Sweet words and honeyed phrases. Overly sweet speech used to deceive.

别听他的

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