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腥味
xīngwèi
Description
"腥味"是指鱼、肉或血那种特别的味道。
"腥味" refers to the distinctive smell of fish, meat, or blood.
很多人不喜欢鱼的腥味，做菜的时候会放点姜。
Many people dislike the "腥味" of fish and add some ginger when cooking.
Meanings
腥味xīngwèi
fishy smell; the odor of fish, meat, or blood
这条鱼的腥味很重。
This fish has a strong fishy smell.
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Notes
- Etymology
腥 (raw fish/meat smell) + 味 (taste, smell), a common noun compound.
- Nuance
usually negative, describing an unpleasant smell people try to remove when cooking.
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