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pungent

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xin1la4 xīnlà

Meaning


Primary

pungent

Alternatives

hot, spicy hot

Mnemonic


辛辣 Pungent refers to any sort of 辛 pungent flavor, like the 辣 spicy hot flavor. It sometimes refers specifically to the 辣 spicy hot flavor alone.

Usage


这个 辣椒 的 味道 很 辛辣。

This chili has a very pungent taste.

这种 香料 太 辛辣 了。

This spice is too pungent.

他 的 辛辣 批评 让 人 不 舒服。

His pungent criticism makes people uncomfortable.

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