How to Write 臭
The character 臭 (chòu) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 自 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
臭 is pronounced chòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Smelly; stinky; foul..
This is a polyphonic character with readings: chòu, xiù.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 臭 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 臭
Example Sentences
垃圾堆散发出难闻的臭气，路人都掩鼻而过。
lā jī duī sàn fà chū nán wén de chòu qì lù rén dōu yǎn bí ér guò
The garbage heap emits a foul smell, and passers-by cover their noses as they walk past.
那些出卖国家的汉奸注定会遗臭万年。
nà xiē chū mài guó jiā de hàn jiān zhù dìng huì yí chòu wàn nián
Those traitors who sold out their country are destined to be remembered with infamy forever.
这个乳臭未干的小伙子竟然想挑战拳王。
zhè ge rǔ xiù wèi gān de xiǎo huǒ zi jìng rán xiǎng tiǎo zhàn quán wáng
This wet-behind-the-ears young man actually wants to challenge the boxing champion.
这个人满身铜臭味，只知道追求金钱利益。
zhè ge rén mǎn shēn tóng xiù wèi zhǐ zhī dào zhuī qiú jīn qián lì yì
This person reeks of money and only cares about pursuing financial gain.
Similar Characters
Practice Writing 臭 (chòu)
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