Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「異香撲鼻」, explained here.
Let’s dive into the idiom 「異香撲鼻」. Its definition and application are outlined below.
An unusual aroma wafts into my nose.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
yì xiāng pū bí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi6 heung1 pok3 bei6
There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.

