How to Say ‘Fragrant’ in Simplified Chinese
香
xiāng
[shyang]
💬 Usage Tip: [香] is often used as the whole description by itself: [这个很香] "this smells/tastes great." For food and drinks, it can cover aroma and appetizing flavor, not just "fragrant" in a perfume sense.
Phrase Breakdown
香
xiāng
[shyang]
fragrant; aromatic
Often used for coffee, tea, or food that has a pleasant smell.
这杯拿铁又热又香。
This latte is both hot and fragrant.
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