馣 (ān) - Fragrant & aromatic

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ān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

安傲

馣 · ān

Fragrant;

aromatic;

having a pleasant smell.

Fragrantaromatichaving a pleasant smell.

Usage highlights

Fragrant aromaDelicate fragranceAromatic herbsSweetPleasant scentFragrant orchid

Synonyms

  • 香— fragrant; aromatic
  • 芳— fragrant; sweet-smelling
  • 芬— fragrance; perfume

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flowers emit a delicate fragrance (馣馤).
  • This perfume has a long-lasting aroma (香气馣郁).
  • The tea leaves give off a subtle fragrance (茶香馣馣).

Collocations

  • Fragrant aroma(馣郁)
  • Delicate fragrance(馣馤)
  • Aromatic herbs(香草馣馣)
  • Sweet-smelling flowers(花香馣馣)
  • Pleasant scent(香气馣馣)
  • Fragrant orchid(兰香馣馣)

Idioms

  • Rich and fragrant aroma(馣郁芬芳)
  • Delicate and subtle fragrance(馣馤幽微)
  • Long-lasting pleasant scent(香气馣然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe delicate fragrances, particularly of flowers, herbs, and incense.
  • Appears in poetic contexts to evoke sensory experiences of smell and atmosphere.
  • Less common in modern usage but retains classical elegance in literary contexts.

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