(xiù)

Meaning:

to sniff, to smell, to scent

HSK 4
Frequency: #1158
Pinyin: xiù
Strokes: 13
Radical:

How to Write - 13 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "嗅" in Chinese

The Chinese character (xiù) means "to sniff, to smell, to scent". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 13 strokes. Common words containing 嗅 include: 嗅探, 嗅球.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

📜 Etymology

Type: Ideographic

Origin: To taste 口 an odor 臭; 臭 also provides the pronunciation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "嗅"?
The pinyin is xiù
How many strokes does "嗅" have?
It has 13 strokes
What does "嗅" mean?
to sniff, to smell, to scent
What is the radical of "嗅"?
The radical is "口"