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臭 (chòu) — Chinese word meaning

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Meaning of 臭

形 xíng adjective

smelly

这双袜子很臭。

zhè shuāng wà zi hěn chòu

These socks are very smelly.

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Word breakdown

臭 chòu — smelly

Structure & writing

1 臭 chòu — foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)

臭 is a component in 1 characters

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嗅 xiù to smell; to sniff and distinguish odors

consists of

1.1 自 zì — oneself; one's own self

自 is a component in 6 characters

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息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled

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咱 zán we (inclusive of both speaker and listener), equivalent to "咱们" 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons)

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首 shǒu head; skull 鼻 bí nose (olfactory and respiratory organ)

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臭 chòu foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)

1.2 犬 quǎn — dog

犬 is a component in 14 characters

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然 rán (lit.) correct; right

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哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove

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厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 获 huò to capture; to seize 默 mò to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)

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器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 状 zhuàng shape; form; state 献 xiàn to offer or present respectfully and solemnly 臭 chòu foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)

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伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 狱 yù prison; jail 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 飙 biāo (lit.) violent windstorm

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