闻到 (wén dào) — to smell (and perceive), to get a whiff of
Definition
A verb-object phrase meaning to actually perceive a smell — not just to sniff, but to catch an odor. Used with 味/香味/臭 etc. Compare 闻 (just 'to smell/sniff').
verb
to smell (and perceive)to get a whiff of
Examples
- 闻到。Wǒ wén dào le huā xiāng.I smelled the fragrance of flowers.
- 闻到？Nǐ wén dào shén me wèi dào le ma?Did you smell any odor?
- 闻到。Tā wén dào le fàn cài de xiāng wèi.He smelled the aroma of the food.
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