ceoi4𡃴
Jyutpingceoi4
Yalechèuih
Definition
Smell, odor, or stench.
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How it's used
Describes a foul or unpleasant odor, often used to refer to body odor, rotting items, or dirty environments. It is a highly colloquial term that carries a stronger, more visceral sense of disgust than the standard word 臭. It is frequently used in casual conversation to express an immediate reaction to a bad smell.
Examples
It smells really bad here, let's leave quickly.
Why does your shirt smell so bad?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 臭, which is the standard, neutral word for smell or stench. 𡃴 is more informal and carries a stronger emotional weight of repulsion, making it inappropriate for formal settings or professional descriptions.
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Grammar guides
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