- 五味子 wǔwèizǐ schisandraThe Chinese magnolia vine or its fruit, used in traditional Chinese medicine; also known as [[荎藸|荎藸|chi2 zhu2]].
- 五味俱全 wǔwèijùquán a full range of flavorsall five flavors are present; used to describe a dish that has every kind of taste or metaphorically to describe a life full of various experiences
- 五味杂陈 wǔwèizáchén to have mixed feelings(idiom) many flavors mixed together; used to describe a complex emotional state with many conflicting feelings