pungent in Chinese
pungent in Chinese is 銳利 — pungent means having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
pungent in Chinese
銳利
Pronounced: ruì lì
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
What does "pungent" mean?
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adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
"The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen."
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pungent in a sentence
- The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
- The sauce had a pungent, spicy kick.
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What is "pungent" in Chinese?
"pungent" in Chinese is 銳利. pungent means: Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
How do you pronounce 銳利?
"pungent" in Chinese is 銳利, pronounced "ruì lì".
How do you use "pungent" in a sentence?
Example: "The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen." In Chinese, "pungent" is 銳利.
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