English–Chinese
“smelly” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchòu
Example
这件衣服很臭。zhè jiàn yī fú hěn chòu
This piece of clothing is very smelly.
How to say “smelly” in Chinese
“Smelly” in Chinese is 臭 (chòu).
A sharp, unpleasant odor that clings to its source and makes the surrounding air hard to tolerate.
Example sentences with 臭
地铁里有人身上臭味，让人不舒服。dì tiě lǐ yǒu rén shēn shàng chòu wèi ràng rén bù shū fú
Someone on the subway smells bad, making people uncomfortable.
Tips for using 臭
- For English speakers, smell can describe something pleasant or unpleasant, while this word normally gives a clear negative judgment and can sound blunt when used about a person's clothes or body.