📂 Food & Drink
Fragrant but also smelly (香飘十里，臭名远扬) — Chinglish Slang
📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览
Slang Name：Fragrant but also smelly
Chinese：香飘十里，臭名远扬
Type：Food & Drink / Chinglish Slang
🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义
English：
A poetic Chinglish description of durian fruit — strong smell but delicious taste. Classic food market description.
中文：
对榴莲的诗意描述——闻着臭吃着香。经典的水果市场标语。
📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景
Found on fruit stall signs in Southern China describing durian (榴莲). The literal translation became a meme among English-speaking travelers in China.
📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句
📌 Example 1
"What's that strong smell?"
"That's durian — fragrant but also smelly. You either love it or hate it!"
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