English–Chinese
“perfume” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiāng shuǐ
Example
我想买一瓶香水。wǒ xiǎng mǎi yì píng xiāng shuǐ
I want to buy a bottle of perfume.
How to say “perfume” in Chinese
“Perfume” in Chinese is 香水 (xiāng shuǐ).
A scented liquid worn on the skin or clothes that leaves a noticeable smell in the surrounding air.
Example sentences with 香水
会议室里能闻到浓重的香水。huì yì shì lǐ néng wén dào nóng zhòng de xiāng shuǐ
You can smell strong perfume in the meeting room.
Tips for using 香水
- The measure word 瓶 (píng, "bottle") is used with 香水 (xiāngshuǐ, "perfume"), so 一瓶香水 (yì píng xiāngshuǐ, "a bottle of perfume") is natural.