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whiff in Chinese

whiff in Chinese is 呼吸, 聞 — whiff means a brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.

whiff in Chinese

呼吸
noun
Pronounced: hū xī
A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
verb
Pronounced: wén
To breathe in or sniff (an odour); to smell.

What does "whiff" mean?

  1. noun A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.
    "A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door."
  2. noun A slight hint or trace of something.
    "There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal."
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whiff in a sentence

  • A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door.
  • She caught a whiff of his cologne as he walked past.
  • There was a whiff of scandal surrounding the deal.
  • You could sense a whiff of tension in the meeting.

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What is "whiff" in Chinese?

"whiff" in Chinese is 呼吸, 聞. whiff means: A brief smell carried through the air, or a light gust of air.

How do you pronounce 呼吸?

"whiff" in Chinese is 呼吸, pronounced "hū xī".

How do you use "whiff" in a sentence?

Example: "A whiff of fresh bread drifted out of the bakery door." In Chinese, "whiff" is 呼吸, 聞.

Are there other ways to say "whiff" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "whiff": 呼吸, 聞.

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