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香气 (xiāngqì) - use 香味 (xiāngwèi) for a more specific focus on the pleasantness of a smell, while 香气 (xiāngqì) can refer more generally to any fragrant air.
Be careful not to confuse 香味 with other types of smells, like unpleasant odors. It is usually used in informal contexts but can also appear in literary descriptions. Common collocations include '花香味' (the fragrance of flowers) and '食物的香味' (the aroma of food).
香味 is not included in the standard HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects well with HSK 2 and 3 words related to food and nature. Focus on combining it with verbs like '闻' (to smell) and adjectives like '浓' (strong) to enhance your vocabulary around scents.
Learners often confuse 香味 with other terms for smell, such as 气味 (qìwèi). For example, saying '这道菜有气味' (This dish has a smell) instead of '这道菜有香味' can imply a negative connotation. Always use 香味 for pleasant aromas.
Pronunciation of 香味
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How to say fragrance in Chinese
“fragrance” in Chinese is香味
香味 (xiāngwèi) refers to a pleasant fragrance or sweet smell, often associated with food, flowers, or perfumes. It is commonly used to describe scents that are pleasing and evoke positive feelings, such as the aroma of freshly baked bread or blooming flowers.
When to use 香味
Be careful not to confuse 香味 with other types of smells, like unpleasant odors. It is usually used in informal contexts but can also appear in literary descriptions. Common collocations include '花香味' (the fragrance of flowers) and '食物的香味' (the aroma of food).
香味 or something close to it
香气 (xiāngqì) - use 香味 (xiāngwèi) for a more specific focus on the pleasantness of a smell, while 香气 (xiāngqì) can refer more generally to any fragrant air.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 香味 with other terms for smell, such as 气味 (qìwèi). For example, saying '这道菜有气味' (This dish has a smell) instead of '这道菜有香味' can imply a negative connotation. Always use 香味 for pleasant aromas.
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You can say '这道菜的香味真好' (The aroma of this dish is really good).
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