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香
xiāng
Description
香的意思是气味很好，让人喜欢。
"香" means having a good smell that people like.
吃东西的时候，我们也常说饭很香，就是很好吃。
When eating, we often say the food is "香", meaning it tastes very good.
Meanings
香xiāng
fragrant; sweet-smelling
这些花真香。
These flowers smell really good.
香xiāng
delicious; smells or tastes good
妈妈做的饭很香。
Mom's cooking smells delicious.
香xiāng
incense; joss stick
她在庙里点了一炷香。
She lit an incense stick in the temple.
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Notes
- Nuance
香 covers both pleasant smells and tasty food, unlike English which splits these.
- Etymology
pictograph originally showing grain and sweetness, meaning good smell of food.
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