焄 (xūn) - Fragrant aroma & rising smoke

焄Tone 1

xūn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

焄 · xūn

Fragrant aroma;

rising smoke;

to smoke or cure food;

ancient form related to incense and fragrance.

Fragrant aromarising smoketo smoke or cure food

Usage highlights

Fragrant aromaRising smokeIncense fragranceSmokeAromatic herbsFragrant vapor

Synonyms

  • 香— fragrant, aroma
  • 熏— to smoke, to cure
  • 芬— fragrance

Antonyms

  • 臭— foul smell, stench
  • 腥— fishy smell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fragrance of incense (焄蒿之香).
  • Smoke rising from burning herbs (焄蒿之烟).
  • Cured meat with aromatic smoke (焄炙之味).

Collocations

  • Fragrant aroma(焄香)
  • Rising smoke(焄烟)
  • Incense fragrance(焄蒿)
  • Smoke-cured food(焄炙)
  • Aromatic herbs(焄草)
  • Fragrant vapor(焄气)

Idioms

  • The fragrance of burning herbs(焄蒿凄怆)
  • Rising smoke and fragrant vapor(焄蒿之气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted smoke rising from burning aromatic herbs in sacrificial rituals.
  • Associated with ancient Chinese rituals where fragrant smoke was used to communicate with deities.
  • Later extended to mean the process of smoking or curing food with aromatic woods.

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