khứu giác
[xiw˧˦ zaːk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) smell (sense of smell)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khứu giác của chó rất nhạy.A dog's sense of smell is very sensitive.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Formal or technical; everyday speech usually uses khả năng ngửi or mũi thính. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “khứu giác” mean?
(noun) smell (sense of smell)
Is “khứu giác” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.