嗅
Meaning:
to sniff, to smell, to scent
HSK 4
Frequency:
#1158
Pinyin:
xiù
Strokes:
13
Radical:
口
How to Write 嗅 - 13 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "嗅" in Chinese
The Chinese character 嗅 (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 嗅
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"