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A2 verb #4,300 가장 일반적인 3분 분량

闻起来

wenqilai

When using “闻起来” at a B2 level, you're moving beyond simple recognition to describing and expressing more complex olfactory experiences.

For instance, you might say something “闻起来很香” (wén qǐlái hěn xiāng – smells very fragrant) to describe food or flowers, or “闻起来有点奇怪” (wén qǐlái yǒudiǎn qíguài – smells a little strange) if you're uncertain about a scent.

You can also use it to express an opinion about how something smells, such as “我喜欢咖啡闻起来的味道” (wǒ xǐhuān kāfēi wén qǐlái de wèidào – I like the smell of coffee).

At this level, you can also differentiate between good and bad smells more naturally. For example, you could say “这朵花闻起来真好闻” (zhè duǒ huā wén qǐlái zhēn hǎowén – This flower smells really good) versus “垃圾闻起来真难闻” (lājī wén qǐlái zhēn nánwén – The trash smells really bad).

When we talk about how something smells, like a delicious meal or a fragrant flower, we can use 闻起来 (wén qǐ lái). It literally means 'smell up' or 'smell out', but in common use, it describes the scent something gives off.

For example, if you say “这汤闻起来真香！” (Zhè tāng wén qǐ lái zhēn xiāng!), you're saying “This soup smells really fragrant!” or “This soup smells so good!”

It can also be used to describe an unpleasant smell, like “这垃圾闻起来很臭” (Zhè lājī wén qǐ lái hěn chòu), meaning “This garbage smells really stinky.”

The structure is quite simple: [Subject] + 闻起来 + [Adjective describing the smell].

연습하기 예시

闻起来 30초 만에

  • Use 闻起来 to talk about how something smells.
  • It can mean 'to smell like' or 'to smell (something)'.
  • It's a useful verb for describing sensory experiences.

Alright, let's tackle some common pitfalls when using 闻起来 (wén qǐlái). This word means 'to smell like' or 'to smell' and while it seems straightforward, learners often get tripped up. Pay attention to these points, and you'll sound much more natural.

§ Mistake 1: Confusing 闻起来 with 闻 (wén)

This is a big one. 闻 (wén) on its own means 'to smell' in the sense of actively sniffing something. 闻起来 (wén qǐlái) describes how something smells to you, its characteristic scent. Think of it as 'smells like X' or 'has a smell of X'.

Wrong
我闻那朵花。 (Wǒ wén nà duǒ huā.) - This implies you are actively sniffing the flower.
Correct
那朵花闻起来很香。 (Nà duǒ huā wén qǐlái hěn xiāng.) - That flower smells very fragrant.

我闻了一下，它闻起来像柠檬。 (Wǒ wén le yī xià, tā wén qǐlái xiàng níngméng.) - I smelled it a bit, and it smells like lemon.

§ Mistake 2: Incorrect placement of adjectives/adverbs

When describing how something smells, the adjective or adverb comes directly after 闻起来. Don't insert other words or change the order.

Wrong
这咖啡闻起来很浓地。 (Zhè kāfēi wén qǐlái hěn nóng de.) - The '地' particle is unnecessary here and makes it sound awkward.
Correct
这咖啡闻起来很浓。 (Zhè kāfēi wén qǐlái hěn nóng.) - This coffee smells very strong.

那个房间闻起来有点奇怪。 (Nàgè fángjiān wén qǐlái yǒu diǎn qíguài.) - That room smells a bit strange.

§ Mistake 3: Overusing 它 (tā) or other pronouns as the subject

In Chinese, if the subject is clear from context, you often don't need to repeat it. While not strictly 'wrong,' it can sound redundant if you keep saying '它闻起来...' when referring to something just mentioned.

Less natural
这蛋糕很好看，它闻起来也很甜。 (Zhè dànggāo hěn hǎokàn, tā wén qǐlái yě hěn tián.) - This cake looks good, it also smells sweet.
More natural
这蛋糕很好看，闻起来也很甜。 (Zhè dànggāo hěn hǎokàn, wén qǐlái yě hěn tián.) - This cake looks good, and smells sweet too.

这是什么花？闻起来真香。 (Zhè shì shénme huā? Wén qǐlái zhēn xiāng.) - What flower is this? It smells so fragrant.

§ Mistake 4: Not using specific adjectives

Just like in English, saying something 'smells good' or 'smells bad' is okay, but using more descriptive adjectives makes your Chinese richer. Instead of always defaulting to 好闻 (hǎowén - smells good) or 难闻 (nánwén - smells bad), try to be more precise.

  • 香 (xiāng) - fragrant, aromatic
  • 臭 (chòu) - stinky, foul-smelling
  • 酸 (suān) - sour (smell)
  • 甜 (tián) - sweet (smell)
  • 新鲜 (xīnxiān) - fresh (smell)
  • 烧焦 (shāojiāo) - burnt (smell)
Less descriptive
这汤闻起来很好闻。 (Zhè tāng wén qǐlái hěn hǎowén.) - This soup smells good.
More descriptive
这汤闻起来很香。 (Zhè tāng wén qǐlái hěn xiāng.) - This soup smells fragrant.

房间里闻起来有烧焦的味道。 (Fángjiān lǐ wén qǐlái yǒu shāojiāo de wèidào.) - The room smells like something burnt.

By avoiding these common mistakes, you'll use 闻起来 (wén qǐlái) more accurately and confidently. Keep practicing, and your Chinese will start to smell... I mean, sound... much better!

수준별 예문

1

这朵花闻起来很香。

This flower smells very fragrant.

2

那个房间闻起来有点奇怪。

That room smells a bit strange.

3

你闻起来像烤面包。

You smell like baked bread.

4

饭菜闻起来很美味。

The food smells delicious.

5

这件衣服闻起来像烟味。

These clothes smell like smoke.

6

我闻到咖啡的香味了。

I smell the aroma of coffee.

7

这个香水闻起来很不错。

This perfume smells very good.

8

你闻起来很干净。

You smell very clean.

셀프 테스트 18 질문

multiple choice A1

Choose the correct translation: 'This flower smells good.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 这朵花闻起来很好。

To 'smell good', you use 闻起来 (wén qǐlái).

multiple choice A1

Which sentence means 'The food smells delicious'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 这个菜闻起来很好吃。

很好吃 (hěn hǎochī) means 'delicious'. When combined with 闻起来, it means 'smells delicious'.

multiple choice A1

If something smells bad, you would say it 闻起来...

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 不好。

不好 (bù hǎo) means 'not good' or 'bad'. So 闻起来不好 means 'smells bad'.

true false A1

The sentence '这件衣服闻起来很干净' means 'These clothes smell very clean.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

很干净 (hěn gānjìng) means 'very clean'. The sentence correctly uses 闻起来 to indicate the smell.

true false A1

'这个咖啡闻起来很香' means 'This coffee smells terrible.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

很香 (hěn xiāng) means 'very fragrant' or 'smells good'. So the sentence means 'This coffee smells good.'

true false A1

You can use 闻起来 to describe how something looks.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

闻起来 (wén qǐlái) is used for describing smells, not appearances. 看起来 (kàn qǐlái) is used for appearances.

sentence order B1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 这朵花闻起来很香。

The correct order is '这朵花闻起来很香。' which means 'This flower smells very fragrant.'

sentence order B1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 咖啡总是闻起来好极了。

The correct order is '咖啡总是闻起来好极了。' which means 'Coffee always smells wonderful.'

sentence order B1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她的衣服闻起来很干净。

The correct order is '她的衣服闻起来很干净。' which means 'Her clothes smell very clean.'

listening B2

She smells fragrant, what perfume did she use?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 你闻起来很香，用了什么香水？
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B2

This room smells musty, does it need cleaning?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 这个房间闻起来有一股霉味，是不是需要打扫了？
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B2

I smell something burning, did the cake in the oven burn?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 我闻到了一股烧焦的味道，是不是烤箱里的蛋糕糊了？
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

闻起来真好吃！你做了什么？

Focus: 闻起来 (wén qǐ lái)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

这朵花闻起来很甜。

Focus: 闻起来 (wén qǐ lái)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

你闻到什么了吗？

Focus: 闻到 (wén dào)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

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