醲 (nóng) - Thick, rich, strong (especially of wine or alcohol) & concentrated

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醲 · nóng

Thick, rich, strong (especially of wine or alcohol);

concentrated;

intense flavor or fragrance.

Thick, rich, strong (especially of wine or alcohol)concentratedintense flavor or fragrance.

Usage highlights

Rich wineStrong teaIntense fragranceThick flavorConcentrated liquorHeavy makeup

Synonyms

  • 浓— thick, concentrated
  • 醇— mellow, rich (esp. of wine)
  • 厚— thick, deep (flavor)

Antonyms

  • 淡— light, bland, weak
  • 薄— thin, weak (flavor)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wine is rich and mellow (酒味醇醲).
  • She prefers strong tea (浓醲的茶).
  • The fragrance was intensely sweet (香气醲郁).
  • He applied a thick ointment (涂上醲厚的药膏).

Collocations

  • Rich wine(醇醲)
  • Strong tea(浓醲)
  • Intense fragrance(醲郁)
  • Thick flavor(醲厚)
  • Concentrated liquor(醲酒)
  • Heavy makeup(醲妆)

Idioms

  • Rich wine and fat meat(肥肉厚酒)
  • Strong fragrance and rich flavor(香醲味厚)
  • Deep affection and profound meaning(情意醲厚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical and literary contexts to describe the richness and strength of wines, teas, and fragrances.
  • Carries connotations of abundance, intensity, and quality, often in a positive aesthetic sense.
  • Less common in modern vernacular but retains use in specialized or poetic descriptions.

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