香喷喷 (xiāng pēn pēn) — (state adjective, of food) savory and fragrant, appetizing
Definition
A vivid, reduplicated state adjective meaning 'savory and fragrant' — used almost entirely for food smells that make you want to eat. Less common than 香 on its own; reserved for emphasizing an appetizing aroma.
bound form
(state adjective, of food) savory and fragrantappetizing
Examples
- 香喷喷，。Gāng chū guō de jiǎo zi xiāng pēn pēn de, ràng rén zhí liú kǒu shuǐ.The freshly boiled dumplings are steaming and fragrant, making people drool.
- 香喷喷。Mā ma zuò le yì zhuō xiāng pēn pēn de cài.Mom made a whole table of delicious-smelling dishes.
- ，香喷喷。Kǎo yā duān shàng lái de shí hou, zhěng gè fáng jiān dōu xiāng pēn pēn de.When the roast duck was brought in, the whole room was filled with its savory aroma.
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