hon6 suk1汗宿
Jyutpinghon6 suk1
Yalehohn sūk
Definition
Sweaty odor; the smell of stale sweat on the body or clothes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the pungent, stale smell that lingers on clothes or skin after sweating. It is almost always used with the word 味 to describe the scent itself. It carries a slightly stronger, more negative connotation than just being sweaty.
Examples
You are all sweaty and stinky after exercise, go take a shower quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
sweaty odor
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general state of sweating, which is 出汗. This term describes the resulting odor, not the act of perspiration itself.
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