濃 (nóng) - Thick, dense, concentrated & intense, strong

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nóng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

濃 · nóng

Thick, dense, concentrated;

intense, strong;

rich (in flavor, color, or emotion);

to concentrate, to thicken.

Thick, dense, concentratedintense, strongrich (in flavor, color, or emotion)

Usage highlights

Thick fogStrong teaRich colorThick eyebrowsConcentrated solutionIntense interest

Synonyms

  • 厚— thick, deep, substantial
  • 稠— thick, dense (usually for liquids)
  • 密— dense, close, thick

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fog is very thick today (濃霧).
  • I like strong coffee (濃咖啡).
  • She has thick eyebrows (濃眉).
  • This soup has a rich flavor (濃湯).
  • He has a strong local accent (濃重的口音).

Collocations

  • Thick fog(濃霧)
  • Strong tea(濃茶)
  • Rich color(濃色)
  • Thick eyebrows(濃眉)
  • Concentrated solution(濃溶液)
  • Intense interest(濃厚的興趣)

Idioms

  • Strong emotions run deep(深情厚濃)
  • Thick powder and heavy makeup(濃妝豔抹)
  • The literary flavor is strong(文味濃郁)
  • Strong local characteristics(鄉土味濃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese aesthetics, '濃' often describes intensity in art, literature, and sensory experiences.
  • Traditionally associated with abundance and richness in both material and emotional contexts.
  • In tea culture, '濃茶' represents a strong brew valued for its robust flavor and stimulating properties.

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