香喷喷

香噴噴

xiāngpēnpēn

adjective #33,796

Meanings

1 delicious-smelling
2 savory
3 fragrant (of food)

Characters

Examples

厨房里飘出香喷喷的味道。

Chúfáng lǐ piāo chū xiāngpēnpēn de wèidào.

A delicious smell wafts out of the kitchen.

妈妈做了一桌香喷喷的菜。

Māma zuò le yī zhuō xiāngpēnpēn de cài.

Mom made a whole table of mouthwatering dishes.

Tips

usage

The reduplicated 喷喷 intensifies the sensory feel — the smell isn't just present, it's pouring out. Almost always describes hot, freshly-cooked food; don't use it for perfume or flowers (use 香气扑鼻 or just 香 instead).

Stroke Order

香 xiāng

喷 pēn