香

Meaning(noun, adjective, verb)

fragrant; sweet smelling; aromatic; savory or appetizing; (to eat) with relish; (of sleep) sound; perfume or spice; joss or incense stick

Opposite: 臭 (smelly). 烧香 = to burn incense.

Measure words: 根

Examples

• 这朵花真香。

  zhè duǒ huā zhēn xiāng.

  This flower smells lovely.

• 妈妈做的饭特别香。

  mā ma zuò de fàn tè bié xiāng.

  Mum's cooking smells and tastes wonderful.

• 昨晚我睡得很香。

  zuó wǎn wǒ shuì dé hěn xiāng.

  I slept soundly last night.

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