lo3 mei6𤓓味
Jyutpinglo3 mei6
Yalelo meih
Definition
Burning smell; the smell of something burning.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the acrid, unpleasant odor produced by organic material like food or fabric being scorched. It is distinct from general smoke or chemical smells, which would usually be described as 煙味 or 臭味.
Measure word
zam6浸jamhExamples
There is a burning smell coming from the kitchen, did you burn the food?
Related words
Common phrases
a burning smell is emitted
to smell something burning
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燶, which is the adjective describing the state of being burnt or charred. While 𤓓味 refers to the smell itself, 燶 is used to describe the object that has been burnt.
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Grammar guides
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