xiù

殠

Character · Noun · VerbTraditional臭

smell; scent; to smell

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Meanings

2 senses · 3 examples
1.

noun

odor; smell; scent

archaic

This reading is now very rare in modern spoken Chinese, found primarily in classical Chinese compounds and idioms. When used, it can refer to any kind of smell.

Wú无
shēng声
wú无
xiù臭
 。

Without a sound or smell; absolutely quiet and obscure.

Tóng同
xīn心
zhī之
yán言
 ，
qí其
xiù臭
rú如
lán兰
 。

The words of a kindred spirit are as fragrant as orchids.

2.

verb

to smell; to scent

archaic

An ancient, obsolete form of the modern verb 嗅 (xiù).

 （
Gǔ古
 ）
quǎn犬
kě可
xiù臭
ér而
zhī知
qí其
zhǔ主
 。

(Ancient) A dog can smell and recognize its master.