chī xiāng

吃 香

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adj.infmlmetapopular; much sought after
- zhè lèi huā bù zài qún zhòng zhōng hěn chī xiāng
  这类花布在群众中很吃香。
  This kind of cotton print is very popular.
- nà wèi dà chén dàng shí zài gōng tíng li hěn chī xiāng de
  那位大臣当时在宫廷里很吃香的。
  The minister was in high favour at court at that time.
- xiǎo chē zài chéng zhèn hěn chī xiāng
  小车在城镇很吃香。
  Mini bus is most popular in towns.
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v.infmlmetabe in an advantageous position; get/win an advantage (of)
- yōng yǒu mǒu xiē chī xiāng de jì néng de rén gèng jiā róng yì zhǎo dào gōng zuò
  拥有某些吃香的技能的人更加容易找到工作。
  People with specific sought-after skills are having an easier time finding jobs.

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