Meanings of 香水
By ear
Play it, then pick what 香水 means.
About 香水
Podcast: 香水
Podcast: 香水
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 香水
香氛 (xiāngfēn) refers to fragrance in a broader sense, often used for scented products or environments, while 香水 (xiāngshuǐ) specifically denotes perfume intended for personal wear.
When using 香水, be mindful of the context; it is generally more appropriate in casual or social settings rather than formal business environments. A common mistake is to confuse 香水 with other scented products, like air fresheners or body sprays, which may not carry the same connotation of elegance. Remember to use the correct tone when pronouncing the second syllable; it should be a falling tone.
While 香水 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to themes of daily life and personal care found in HSK Level 3. Students should focus on the radicals 香 (fragrance) and 水 (water) to deepen their understanding of related vocabulary like 气味 (qìwèi, smell) and 清香 (qīngxiāng, fresh fragrance).
Learners might mistakenly use 香水 to refer to any scented product, such as room sprays or air fresheners. A correction would be to clarify that香水 specifically refers to personal fragrances, not general scents.
Pronunciation of 香水
Drill the tone of 香水, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 香水 to you
Let me explain 香水 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 香水 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 香水?
Learning Lab
Knowing 香水 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say perfume in Chinese
“perfume” in Chinese is香水
香水 (xiāng shuǐ) refers to a fragrant liquid used to impart a pleasant scent to the body, clothing, or environment. Commonly used in personal grooming and fashion, it is often associated with luxury and personal expression. In social contexts, wearing perfume can signify attention to personal hygiene and style.
When to use 香水
When using 香水, be mindful of the context; it is generally more appropriate in casual or social settings rather than formal business environments. A common mistake is to confuse 香水 with other scented products, like air fresheners or body sprays, which may not carry the same connotation of elegance. Remember to use the correct tone when pronouncing the second syllable; it should be a falling tone.
香水 or something close to it
香氛 (xiāngfēn) refers to fragrance in a broader sense, often used for scented products or environments, while 香水 (xiāngshuǐ) specifically denotes perfume intended for personal wear.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 香水 to refer to any scented product, such as room sprays or air fresheners. A correction would be to clarify that香水 specifically refers to personal fragrances, not general scents.
Write 香水
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 香水 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 香水?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 香水
You can say '我喜欢这个香水' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhège xiāng shuǐ).
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 香水?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.