chòu ㄔㄡˋ cau3 HSK 5 進階級 · Level 3

  • stench
  • smelly
  • to smell (bad)
  • repulsive
  • loathsome
  • terrible
  • bad
  • severely
  • ruthlessly
  • dud (ammunition)

xiù ㄒㄧㄡˋ cau3

  • sense of smell
  • smell bad

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 臭 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你有口臭。 You have foul breath.
  • 你少臭美! As if!
  • 你臭死了! You stink!
  • 魚爛頭先臭。 A fish rots from the head down.
  • 你少臭美了! You're full of yourself.

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