吃香

chīxiāng

verb #28,258

Meanings

1 to be popular
2 to be in demand
3 to be well regarded

Characters

fragrant / delicious / popular

Examples

HSK 5

会说多国语言的人在职场上很吃香。

Huì shuō duō guó yǔyán de rén zài zhíchǎng shàng hěn chīxiāng.

People who can speak multiple languages are very popular in the workplace.

HSK 5

这种技能现在特别吃香。

Zhèzhǒng jìnéng xiànzài tèbié chīxiāng.

This kind of skill is especially in demand right now.

Tips

memory

Literally 'to eat what is fragrant or delicious' - if you 吃香 (eat the good stuff), you're favored or popular. A nice way to think about it: only the popular kids get the best food.

Stroke Order

吃 chī

香 xiāng