香
fragrant; tasty; popular
Meanings
9 senses · 45 examplesadjective
fragrant; sweet-smelling
Describes pleasant smells, opposite of 臭 (chòu, smelly).
This flower is really fragrant.
The air is filled with the fragrance of perfume.
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In the spring garden, hundreds of flowers emit fragrance.
This kind of soap has a rose scent.
The grass after rain emits a fresh fragrance.
adjective
delicious; tasty
Describes food with pleasant taste.
The dishes mom cooks are very delicious.
This cake smells delicious and tastes even better.
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The fragrant rice makes people feel hungry.
The roast duck in this restaurant is very tasty.
The aroma of the noodle soup cooked by grandma is overwhelming.
adjective
having a good appetite
Describes a good appetite for eating.
He hasn't had a good appetite these days; he might be sick.
After exercising, the food tastes especially good.
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The dishes mom cooked made me have a big appetite and eat well.
When the weather is hot, I don't have a good appetite.
His cold is better, and now he has a good appetite again.
adjective
soundly (sleeping)
Describes sleeping very soundly and peacefully.
He slept soundly last night and didn't hear the alarm clock.
The children are sleeping soundly beside their mother.
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Listening to light music, I soon fell into a sound sleep.
He was so tired that he fell into a sound sleep as soon as he lay down on the bed.
This pillow is very comfortable, making me sleep more soundly.
adjective
popular; sought-after
Describes something or someone that is popular or valued.
This type of phone is very popular among young people.
Environmental protection products are very popular now.
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His skills are highly valued in the company.
This major is very popular for finding jobs after graduation.
Experienced teachers are highly sought-after in educational institutions.
noun
fragrant spice; incense
Refers to fragrant substances used for scenting or in religious ceremonies.
This kind of spice can be used for cooking.
There are many different kinds of spices in the kitchen.
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Sandalwood is a precious spice.
This sachet contains natural spices.
The ancient Silk Road transported large quantities of spices.
noun
incense stick
Refers to incense sticks burned in religious ceremonies or to repel mosquitoes.
People are burning incense and worshipping Buddha in the temple.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, people hang mugwort and light mosquito-repellent incense.
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He lit three incense sticks in front of his ancestors' memorial tablets.
This kind of incense stick produces very little smoke when burned.
Mosquito-repellent incense was lit in the room, so mosquitoes won't come.
verb
to kiss
dialectDialectal usage meaning 'to kiss', mainly used in some regional dialects.
Mom kissed the baby's cheek.
He gently kissed her.
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In their hometown, people often use '香面孔' to mean 'to kiss'.
Grandma kissed her grandson's forehead.
She shyly躲开了 his kiss.
noun
a surname
Refers to the Chinese surname Xiang.
My teacher's surname is Xiang.
Mr. Xiang is the manager of our company.
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The surname Xiang is included in the 'Hundred Family Surnames'.
Miss Xiang didn't come to work today.
Do you know the surname Xiang?