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嗅觉
xiùjué
Description
嗅觉就是我们用鼻子闻味道的能力。
"嗅觉" is our ability to smell using the nose.
狗的嗅觉比人好很多，可以闻到很远的味道。
Dogs have a much better "嗅觉" than humans and can smell scents from far away.
Meanings
嗅觉xiùjué
sense of smell
感冒的时候，我的嗅觉变差了。
When I have a cold, my sense of smell worsens.
嗅觉xiùjué
instinct or keen sense for something
他对市场有很好的商业嗅觉。
He has a good business instinct for the market.
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Notes
- Etymology
嗅 (to smell) + 觉 (sense/perception), parallel to 味觉 (taste) and 视觉 (sight).
- Nuance
the second sense is figurative, meaning a sharp intuition, often used with 商业 or 政治.
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