The Chinese word 香 generally means “fragrant” or “aromatic”. It is often used to describe the pleasant smell of various things such as flowers, food, incense, and perfumes. In Chinese cuisine, 香 is frequently used to describe the aroma and flavor of dishes and ingredients that are cooked with fragrant spices and herbs. Overall, 香 is a versatile word that is commonly used to express the sense of smell and the enjoyment of pleasant scents.
Translation
Adjective: fragrant
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这道菜很香 | zhè dào cài hěn xiāng | This dish smells really good |
| 这支香烟是你的吗？ | zhè zhī xiāngyān shì nǐ de ma? | Is this your cigarette? |
| 我喜欢在家里点香熏蜡烛 | wǒ xǐhuān zài jiā lǐ diǎn xiāng xūn làzhú | I like to burn scented candles at home |
| 这个香水的味道很好闻 | zhège xiāngshuǐ de wèidào hěn hǎowén | This perfume smells really nice |
| 香港是一个非常繁华的城市 | xiānggǎng shì yīgè fēicháng fánhuá de chéngshì | Hong Kong is a very bustling city |
| 这个小镇有很多香蕉种植园 | zhège xiǎo zhèn yǒu hěnduō xiāngjiāo zhòngzhíyuán | This small town has many banana plantations |
| 老师点了香，开始上课 | lǎoshī diǎnle xiāng, kāishǐ shàngkè | The teacher lit incense and started the class |
| 他们用香料调味食物 | tāmen yòng xiāngliào tiáowèi shíwù | They use spices to season their food |
HSK
香 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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