noun · used in the name 荤粥 Xūn​yù, an ancient nomadic people

荤粥是见于中国古籍记载的北方民族。

noun · non-vegetarian food consisting of meat, fish, or other animal products

他已经改吃素了，一点荤都不碰。

adjective · vulgar, lewd, or dirty, especially regarding jokes or language

他经常在酒桌上讲荤段子。

noun · strong-smelling vegetables such as garlic, onions, or leeks, often forbidden in certain religious diets

佛教徒禁食五荤。