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Ngoáy mũi
/ŋwaːj muːj/
to sniff or smell something
Anh ngoáy mũi để kiểm tra mùi hương của hoa.
He sniffs to check the fragrance of the flowers.
informal
To smell or sniff something, often to detect an odor or fragrance.
Con chó ngoáy mũi khi thấy mùi thịt.
The dog sniffs when it smells meat.
Ngoáy mũi này, tôi nghĩ có gì đó không ổn.
Smelling this, I think something is wrong.
This phrase is commonly used to describe the act of sniffing or smelling something, often with a sense of curiosity or suspicion.
Collocations
ngoáy mũito sniffngoáy mũi mùito smell an odor
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Usage in Context
This phrase is often used when someone is trying to detect a specific smell, such as food, flowers, or something unusual.
Word Origin
The phrase is a combination of 'ngoáy' (to sniff) and 'mũi' (nose), literally meaning 'to sniff with the nose'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of smelling or sniffing something, often with a sense of curiosity or suspicion.
Word Breakdown
ngoáy
to sniff
verbmũi
nose
nounTừ Điển Việt Anh