香水

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Meaning and Usage

"香水" (xiāngshuǐ) literally means "fragrant water" and refers to perfume or cologne. It is commonly used to describe scented liquids applied to the body to provide a pleasant smell.

Common Contexts

People often talk about "香水" when discussing personal grooming, gifts, or fashion. It can be described by its scent strength, brand, or occasion for use.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "香水" (dàndàn de xiāngshuǐ): light perfume, used to describe a subtle scent.
  • "名牌香水" (míngpái xiāngshuǐ): branded perfume, emphasizing quality or prestige.
  • "香水" (pēn xiāngshuǐ): to spray perfume, a common action verb collocated with 香水.

Usage Notes

When using "香水," speakers often imply a sense of elegance or personal style. It is a neutral term suitable for both casual and formal contexts. Avoid confusing "香水" with "香料" (spices) or "" (fragrance/scent) which are broader terms. "香水" specifically refers to the liquid product used for scenting the body.

Example Sentences

She likes to use light perfume; the scent is very fresh.

This bottle of perfume was a gift from my friend on my birthday.

He bought a bottle of branded perfume to give to his girlfriend.