No. 6,771 in Chinese
气味
Scent or smell.
In a sentence
这个花的气味非常香。
The scent of this flower is very fragrant.
In this sentence, '气味' refers to the pleasant smell emanating from the flower, indicating its olfactory properties.
房间里的气味让人不舒服。
The smell in the room is unpleasant.
Here, '气味' denotes an odor that contributes to an uncomfortable atmosphere in the room.
烹饪时油的气味弥漫在整个厨房。
While cooking, the smell of oil fills the entire kitchen.
In this example, '气味' describes the pungent or distinctive smell produced by oil during cooking, covering a spatial description.
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