Chinese phrase
有异味 yǒu yì wèi
Meaning
have an off smell
When to use it
Says that something has an unusual or bad smell. It is often used for food when the smell suggests a problem, especially in a polite complaint.
Example dialogue
这菜有异味，能给我换一份吗？ zhè cài yǒu yì wèi néng gěi wǒ huàn yí fèn ma
This dish has an off smell. Could you replace it for me?
非常抱歉，我这就让厨房重新做一份。 fēi cháng bào qiàn wǒ zhè jiù ràng chú fáng chóng xīn zuò yí fèn
I'm very sorry. I'll have the kitchen remake it right away.