气味

qì wèi

CL 种 zhǒng 股 gǔ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. odor; scent

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 臭味 chòu wèi 臭味 chòu wèi bad smell; foul odor 指难闻的气味: bad smell; foul odor

Related words

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• 香味 xiāng wèi 香味 xiāng wèi fragrance 指好闻的气味: fragrance
• 气息 qì xī 气息 qì xī breath 指呼吸或环境中的气味: breath

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不要将“气味”与“味道”混淆，“味道”多指味觉感受，而“气味”特指嗅觉感受。

Example Sentences

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这种花的 气味 很香。

The scent of this flower is very fragrant.

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Child Words of 气味

• 味 味 wèi: interest; delight
• 气 气 qì: gas; air