腥

xīng
HSK 6
#2,741 most
frequent character
fishy (smell)
adjective

Example Sentences

这条鱼有点腥。
zhè tiáo yú yǒudiǎn xīng 。
This fish is a bit fishy.
腥味让我不想吃这道菜。
xīngwèi ràng wǒ bùxiǎng chī zhè dào cài 。
The fishy smell makes me not want to eat this dish.
请把腥味的食物放在窗外。
qǐng bǎ xīngwèi de shíwù fàngzài chuāngwài 。
Please put the fishy food outside the window.

Words with similar meanings

腥臭xīngchòu
foul-smelling
Generally refers to a more intense unpleasant smell, often associated with decay.

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