📂 Food & Drink
Smelly but tasty (闻着臭吃着香) — Chinglish Slang
📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览
Slang Name：Smelly but tasty
Chinese：闻着臭吃着香
Type：Food & Drink / Chinglish Slang
🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义
English：
Describes food that smells awful but tastes amazing. Classic Chinese culinary philosophy directly translated.
中文：
形容闻起来臭但吃起来香的食物。中式饮食哲理的直译表达。
📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景
Direct translation of a common Chinese phrase about stinky tofu (臭豆腐) and other fermented delicacies. Often used in menus and food blogs abroad.
📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句
📌 Example 1
"What is that smell?!"
"It's stinky tofu! Smelly but tasty — trust me and try it!"
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