馛 (bó) - Fragrant & aromatic

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bó ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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馛 · bó

Fragrant;

aromatic;

having a pleasant smell.

Fragrantaromatichaving a pleasant smell.

Usage highlights

Fragrant aromaAromatic herbsSweet fragranceFloral scentPleasant smellFragrant wood

Synonyms

  • 香— fragrant; aromatic
  • 芳— fragrant; virtuous
  • 馨— strong fragrance; widespread aroma

Antonyms

  • 臭— foul-smelling; stinky
  • 腥— fishy smell; rank odor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fragrance of flowers(花香馛馛)
  • Aromatic herbs(馛香草药)
  • The room was filled with a pleasant aroma(室内馛香四溢)

Collocations

  • Fragrant aroma(馛香)
  • Aromatic herbs(馛草)
  • Sweet fragrance(甜馛)
  • Floral scent(花馛)
  • Pleasant smell(馛气)
  • Fragrant wood(馛木)

Idioms

  • Fragrant and beautiful(馛丽)
  • Sweet-smelling and virtuous(德馛)
  • Aromatic reputation(名馛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe pleasant fragrances and aromas
  • Associated with positive qualities like virtue and beauty in traditional texts
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical contexts

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