Chinese

xiāng
Meaning: fragrant; appetizing; to smell good
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

媽媽做的菜很香。
妈妈做的菜很香。
Mom's cooking is very appetizing.
這家小店不僅咖啡很香,而且服務親切。
This small shop not only has fragrant coffee, but the service is also friendly.
這種水果既甜且香。
This kind of fruit is both sweet and fragrant.
你聞聞看,這朵花很香。
Smell this, this flower is very fragrant.
這臭豆腐聞起來很臭,但是吃起來很香。
This stinky tofu smells bad, but it tastes good.

Usage Notes

Can describe pleasant smells (flowers, perfumes) or appetizing food.

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