Single HSK word
嗅 appears in the HSK word 嗅觉, meaning "sense of smell".
嗅 (xiù): To smell — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0Level 7-9
HSK 3.0:Recognition 7-9
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嗅 appears in the HSK word 嗅觉, meaning "sense of smell".
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 嗅 is used in context
The nose (自) detects scents with the mouth (口) breathing in, like a dog (臭) — to smell or sniff.
sense of smell
The puppy sniffed the bone on the ground.
I smelled the fragrance of flowers.
Dogs have a very keen sense of smell.
The police dog is sniffing suspicious items.
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