浓 (nóng) - thick, dense, concentrated & strong (flavor, fragrance, feeling)

浓Tone 2

nóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

浓 · nóng

thick, dense, concentrated;

strong (flavor, fragrance, feeling)

thick, dense, concentratedstrong (flavor, fragrance, feeling)

Usage highlights

thick fogstrong teadense forestthick eyebrowsintense interestconcentrated solution

Synonyms

  • 稠— thick, dense (of liquids)
  • 密— dense, close
  • 厚— thick

Antonyms

  • 淡— light, weak, diluted
  • 稀— thin, sparse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The coffee is very strong (浓咖啡).
  • The fog is thick today (浓雾).
  • She has thick eyebrows (浓眉).
  • This perfume has a strong fragrance (浓香).

Collocations

  • thick fog(浓雾)
  • strong tea(浓茶)
  • dense forest(浓林)
  • thick eyebrows(浓眉)
  • intense interest(浓厚兴趣)
  • concentrated solution(浓溶液)

Idioms

  • Thick powder and heavy makeup(浓妆艳抹)
  • Strong ink and heavy colors(浓墨重彩)
  • Deep affection and sweet words(浓情蜜语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese aesthetics, '浓' often describes artistic expressions with bold, intense qualities.
  • Used in tea culture to describe strong, full-bodied brews.
  • Associated with depth of emotion and intensity in relationships.

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