nựng mùi
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To emit a strong smell / To reek: To give off a powerful, often unpleasant odor that is very noticeable and tends to spread through the air.
Usage Examples
- (Fish sauce that is kept for a long time emits a strong smell.)
- (This trash can is reeking of an unpleasant odor.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is typically used to describe smells that are potent, pervasive, and often stale or fermented. It carries a negative connotation, implying the smell is overpowering or offensive.
Variants and Related Words
- Bốc mùi (verb phrase): to give off a smell, often used similarly for strong, bad odors.
- Xông lên mùi (verb phrase): for a smell to rise or waft up strongly.
Synonyms
- To reek: to smell strongly and unpleasantly.
- To stink: to have a strong, offensive smell.
- To emit a strong odor: to give off a powerful smell.
Notes on Usage
- "Nựng mùi" is a colloquial expression. It is not used for faint or pleasant fragrances. It specifically describes a strong, distinct, and usually undesirable smell that becomes very apparent in the surrounding area.