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khứu giác

[xiw˧˦ zaːk̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) smell (sense of smell)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khả năng ngửi

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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.

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