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“aroma” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiāng wèi

Example

这道菜有很好的香味。zhè dào cài yǒu hěn hǎo de xiāng wèi

This dish has a very good aroma.

Illustration for 香味 (aroma)

How to say “aroma” in Chinese

“Aroma” in Chinese is 香味 (xiāng wèi).

The nose and tongue sharing one impression from something edible or drinkable.

Full entry for 香味: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 香味

面包出炉时,厨房里充满了香味。miàn bāo chū lú shí chú fáng lǐ chōng mǎn le xiāng wèi

When the bread comes out of the oven, the kitchen is filled with aroma.

Tips for using 香味

  • In everyday Chinese food talk, this word describes the sensory quality of a dish or drink rather than a scent floating in the air by itself.

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