Definition
吃香 is a colloquial stative verb meaning 'popular' or 'well-liked', especially for a person, skill, or profession that is in demand. It literally means 'tastes fragrant', but is used figuratively. You typically pair it with 很 or 挺 to say someone or something is 'quite popular'.
s.v.
(colloquial, stative verb) popularwell-likedin demand
Examples
- ，，吃香。Tā zhǎng de hǎo, yòu huì shuōhuà, zài gōngsī hěn chī xiāng.He's good-looking and good with words, so he's very popular at the company.
- 吃香。Zuìjìn chéngxùyuán zhège zhíyè tǐng chī xiāng de.The profession of programmer is quite in demand these days.
- 吃香。Tā de shǒuyì zài quānzi lǐ hěn chī xiāng.Her craftsmanship is very well-liked in the circle.
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