气味

氣味
qì wèi
HSK 6
odor, scent
noun

Example Sentences

这个花园里有很多美丽的气味。
zhègè huāyuán lǐ yǒu hěnduō měilì de qìwèi 。
There are many beautiful scents in this garden.
厨房里弥漫着食物的气味。
chúfáng lǐ mímànzháo shíwù de qìwèi 。
The kitchen is filled with the odor of food.
这种气味让我想起了我的家。
zhèzhǒng qìwèi ràng wǒxiǎng qǐle wǒde jiā 。
This scent reminds me of my home.

Individual Characters

气qì
air, gas, breath
味wèi
taste, smell, (fig.) (noun suffix) feel

Words with similar meanings

香气xiāngqì
fragrance
A more pleasant connotation compared to '气味', often used for sweet or delightful smells.
气息qìxī
breath, aroma
Can refer to a broader or more metaphorical sense of scent, often used in poetic contexts.

Words Starting With 气

气候qì hòu
climate; atmosphere; situation
气氛qì fēn
atmosphere; mood
气功qì gōng
"qigong, a system of deep breathing exercises"
气势qì shì
momentum; manner; energy; look of great force or imposing manner; powerful
气压qì yā
atmospheric pressure; barometric pressure

Words Ending With 味

口味kǒu wèi
a person's preferences; tastes (in food); flavor
津津有味jīn jīn yǒu wèi
with keen interest pleasure (idiom); with gusto; to relish; eagerly; with great interest
滋味zī wèi
taste; flavor; feeling
趣味qù wèi
fun; interest; delight; taste; liking; preference
风味fēng wèi
local flavor; local style

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