芗 (xiāng) - Fragrant herb & aromatic

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xiāng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

万响

芗 · xiāng

Fragrant herb;

aromatic;

used in names of places and plants;

refers to the fragrant part of grains.

Fragrant herbaromaticused in names of places and plants

Usage highlights

Fragrant herbXiangcheng districtRice fragranceAromatic grainXiang flavorXiang opera

Synonyms

  • 香— fragrant; aroma
  • 芳— fragrant; aromatic

Antonyms

  • 臭— stinky; foul-smelling

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fragrance of rice (稻芗) fills the air.
  • This is a type of aromatic herb (香芗).
  • We visited a place called Xiangcheng (芗城).

Collocations

  • Fragrant herb(香芗)
  • Xiangcheng district(芗城区)
  • Rice fragrance(稻芗)
  • Aromatic grain(谷芗)
  • Xiang flavor(芗味)
  • Xiang opera(芗剧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the fragrant part of grains, especially millet.
  • Used in place names, notably Xiangcheng District in Zhangzhou, Fujian.
  • Associated with Xiang opera, a traditional opera form from southern Fujian.

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