香

xiāng

fragrant; sweet smelling; aromatic

adjective HSK 3.0 · Band 4

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香

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香
  • 香蕉xiāngjiāobananaB3
  • 香肠xiāngchángsausageB6
  • 香水xiāngshuǐperfumeB6
  • 口香糖kǒuxiāngtángchewing gumB7
  • 香料xiāngliàospiceB7
  • 香油xiāngyóusesame oilB7

See it in sentences

这花真香。

This flower smells so good.

饭做好了，真香。

The food is ready, it smells great.