馞 (bó) - Fragrant & strong aroma

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bó ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

馞 · bó

Fragrant;

strong aroma;

intense fragrance;

used to describe rich, pervasive scents.

Fragrantstrong aromaintense fragrance

Usage highlights

Intense fragranceStrong aromaRich fragrancePervasive scentFragrant and strongAromatic intensity

Synonyms

  • 香— fragrant; aromatic
  • 芬— fragrance; aroma
  • 芳— fragrant; virtuous

Antonyms

  • 臭— foul-smelling; stinky

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fragrance of the flowers was intense (馞郁).
  • The room was filled with a strong aroma (馞香).
  • The incense emitted a rich fragrance (馞芬).

Collocations

  • Intense fragrance(馞郁)
  • Strong aroma(馞香)
  • Rich fragrance(馞芬)
  • Pervasive scent(馞气)
  • Fragrant and strong(馞烈)
  • Aromatic intensity(馞浓)

Idioms

  • Fragrant and pervasive aroma(芬香馞郁)
  • Intensely aromatic(馞郁芬芳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe rich, pervasive fragrances.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts to evoke sensory experiences of scent.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains a classical, literary flavor.

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