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

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.

这种技能现在特别吃香。

Zhè zhǒng jìnéng xiànzài tèbié chīxiāng.

This kind of skill is especially in demand right now.

Tips

memory

Literally 'to eat what is fragrant/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