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Chinese

xiāngwèi
Meaning: fragrance; scent; aroma
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

廚房裡飄來一陣香味。
厨房里飘来一阵香味。
A delicious fragrance is drifting from the kitchen.
這朵花散發出淡淡的香味。
This flower emits a faint fragrance.
他用石臼搗蒜,香味很快散開。
He used a stone mortar to pound garlic, and the aroma quickly spread.
我一進廚房就嗅到咖啡的香味。
I smelled the aroma of coffee as soon as I entered the kitchen.
夜市裡的攤位一個接一個,香味充滿整條街。
At the night market, the stalls stood one after another, and their enticing aromas filled the whole street.

Usage Notes

Refers to a pleasant or sweet smell, often from food or flowers.

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