嗅觉

• Pinyin: xiù jué
• Desglose de hanzi: 嗅 = 口 + 臭 (to sniff/smell); 觉 = 学 + 见 (sense/perceive/awaken)

Significado

Olfato; sentido del olfato.

Used literally for the biological sense of smell and figuratively for an instinctive ability to detect or perceive something (e.g. business opportunities, danger, trends). The figurative use is common in professional contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 猎犬拥有极为灵敏的嗅觉，能够在数百米外嗅出猎物或爆炸物的气息。
2. 长期吸烟会逐渐损害嗅觉，戒烟后嗅觉功能往往能在数周至数月内得到不同程度的恢复。
3. 优秀的投资人具备敏锐的市场嗅觉，能在大多数人尚未察觉之前发现潜在的投资机会。

Guía de uso

Contexto: biology, medicine, business, animal behaviour

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 这位记者的新闻嗅觉极为灵敏，总能在第一时间发现并追踪到具有重大影响力的新闻线索。(This journalist has an exceptionally sharp news sense and always manages to detect and pursue high-impact story leads at the earliest opportunity.)
• 嗅觉丧失可能是某些神经系统疾病的早期症状，出现时应及时就医并进行相关检查。(Loss of smell may be an early symptom of certain neurological conditions; if this occurs, prompt medical consultation and relevant examinations are advised.)

Incorrecto

• 用嗅觉看东西 — 嗅觉 is specifically olfactory; for vision use 视觉; senses must not be conflated; each sense has its dedicated term in formal Chinese

Origen e historia

嗅 (to sniff/smell) + 觉 (sense/perception) — the sense organ and faculty of smelling

Contexto cultural

Época: Modern

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal