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气味
qìwèi
Description
“气味”是我们用鼻子闻到的东西，可以是好闻的，也可以是难闻的。
"气味" is what we smell with our nose; it can be pleasant or unpleasant.
比如花有香的气味，臭袜子有很难闻的气味。
For example, flowers have a fragrant 气味, while smelly socks have a very bad 气味.
Meanings
气味qìwèi
smell; odor; scent
厨房里有饭菜的香气味。
The kitchen smells of food.
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Notes
- Etymology
气 (air/gas) + 味 (taste/flavor), together meaning what one senses through the nose.
- Nuance
气味 is smell specifically; 味道 can mean both smell and taste.
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