殠 (chòu) - Stench & foul odor

殠Tone 4

chòu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

殠 · chòu

Stench;

foul odor;

putrid smell;

to stink.

Stenchfoul odorputrid smell

Usage highlights

Foul odorPutrid smellStinkySmell stinkyStench of decayFoul and rotten

Synonyms

  • 臭— stinky; foul-smelling
  • 腐— rotten; decayed
  • 腥— fishy; rank smell

Antonyms

  • 香— fragrant; aromatic
  • 芳— fragrant; sweet-smelling

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garbage emitted a foul odor (垃圾发出殠味).
  • The rotten food stank (腐烂的食物很殠).
  • A putrid smell filled the room (房间里充满了殠气).

Collocations

  • Foul odor(殠味)
  • Putrid smell(殠气)
  • Stinky(殠的)
  • Smell stinky(发殠)
  • Stench of decay(腐殠)
  • Foul and rotten(殠腐)

Idioms

  • Foul smell and putrid odor(腥殠腐臭)
  • The stench reaches heaven(殠气熏天)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries an extremely negative connotation, associated with decay, filth, and unpleasantness.
  • In classical texts, it often describes the stench of rotting flesh or other highly offensive odors.
  • Due to its strong negative meaning, it is almost never used in names or positive contexts.

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