香味

• Pinyin: xiāng wèi
• Desglose de hanzi: 香 = 禾 + 日 (grain in sun — fragrant); 味 = 口 + 未 (mouth sensing flavour)

Significado

Aroma; fragancia.

Specifically implies a pleasing smell — distinct from the neutral 气味 (odour/smell) or negative 臭味 (stench). Used for cooking aromas, floral scents, and the subtle fragrance of teas or incense. A key sensory word in Chinese food and lifestyle vocabulary.

Ejemplos

1. 厨房里飘来阵阵饭菜的香味，让饥肠辘辘的家人迫不及待地想要开饭。
2. 这片花园每到春天便充满了各种花朵的香味，吸引大批游客前来参观游览。
3. 他喜欢在深夜泡一壶好茶，静静感受那淡淡的茶叶香味弥漫整个房间。

Guía de uso

Contexto: food, nature, lifestyle

Tono: positive

Correcto

• 这道菜的香味真诱人，让人食欲大开，恨不得马上动筷子。(The aroma of this dish is truly enticing, whetting the appetite — one can't wait to start eating.)
• 花园里玫瑰的香味随风飘散，令人心旷神怡，流连忘返。(The fragrance of roses in the garden drifts on the breeze, refreshing the spirit and making one reluctant to leave.)

Incorrecto

• 这个垃圾的香味很难闻 — 香味 implies pleasantness; for unpleasant smells use 臭味 or 异味 instead

Origen e historia

香 (fragrant/sweet-smelling) + 味 (smell/taste/flavour)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal