香

xiāng

HSK 4

香 — xiāng

1. fragrant; sweet-smelling; aromatic

   这朵花很香。 zhè duǒhuā hěn xiāng — This flower is very fragrant.

2. savory; appetizing; flavorful (used of food)

   这道菜闻起来很香。 zhè dàocài wénqǐlái hěn xiāng — This dish smells very appetizing.

3. (to eat) with relish; to enjoy tasty food

   小孩们都吃得很香。 xiǎohái men dōu chī dé hěn xiāng — The kids are all eating with relish.

4. (of sleep) sound; restful

   昨晚我睡得很香。 zuówǎn wǒ shuì dé hěn xiāng — I slept very soundly last night.

5. incense stick; perfume or spice

   寺庙里点着很多香。 sìmiào lǐ diǎnzháo hěnduō xiāng — Many incense sticks are burning in the temple.