English–Chinese
“strange smell” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyì wèi
Example
我的鞋子有异味，需要洗。wǒ de xié zi yǒu yì wèi xū yào xǐ
My shoes have a strange smell, so they need washing.
How to say “strange smell” in Chinese
“Strange smell” in Chinese is 异味 (yì wèi).
An unexpected odor that makes something seem off rather than fresh, clean, or normal.
Example sentences with 异味
这瓶牛奶有异味，不要喝了。zhè píng niú nǎi yǒu yì wèi bú yào hē le
This bottle of milk has a strange smell, so don't drink it.
Tips for using 异味
- The word flags an odor problem without naming its cause, so the source can be specified separately when it is known, such as mold, sweat, chemicals, or spoiled food.