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香 (xiāng) — fragrant, aromatic; (of food) tasty, appetizing; (of sleep) sound, deep

Definition

Covers two main uses: a pleasant smell (flowers, incense — like 芬芳) and good-tasting food (close to 好吃). For sleep, 香 means sound and deep.

adjective
fragrantaromatic(of food) tastyappetizing(of sleep) sounddeep
Measure word · 根
Easily confused

Examples

  • 香。
    Zhè duǒ huā zhēn xiāng.
    This flower is really fragrant.
  • 香。
    Tā shuì dé hěn xiāng.
    He sleeps soundly.
  • 香。
    Mā ma zuò de cài hěn xiāng.
    The dishes Mom makes are very tasty.
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