臭
chòu
smelly, foul
Part of speech · adjective
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Examples
- 垃圾堆发出一股臭味。The garbage heap gives off a foul smell.
- 这双袜子又脏又臭。These socks are dirty and smelly.
Collocations
臭味又脏又臭臭气发臭
Mnemonic
臭 chòu "smelly": a single-character word. 自 (nose) over 犬 (dog), a dog sniffing with its nose. Means a foul, bad smell. 臭味 = a stench, 发臭 = to go bad and smell. Opposite of 香 (fragrant).
Related
香臭味难闻恶臭
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