馤 (ài) - Fragrance — refers to a subtle, elegant, or

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馤 · ài

Fragrance — refers to a subtle, elegant, or lingering scent, especially of flowers or incense.

Fragrance — refers to a subtle, elegant, or

Usage highlights

Orchid fragranceIncense aromaFloral scentTea fragranceLingering aromaElegant fragrance

Synonyms

  • 香— fragrant, aroma
  • 芳— fragrant, virtuous
  • 馨— fragrance, pervasive scent

Antonyms

  • 臭— stinky, foul odor
  • 腥— fishy, rank smell

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The orchid emits a delicate fragrance (兰馤).
  • The incense leaves a lingering aroma (香馤).
  • The garden is filled with floral scents (花馤).
  • The subtle fragrance of tea (茶馤) is soothing.

Collocations

  • Orchid fragrance(兰馤)
  • Incense aroma(香馤)
  • Floral scent(花馤)
  • Tea fragrance(茶馤)
  • Lingering aroma(余馤)
  • Elegant fragrance(雅馤)

Idioms

  • Orchid's lingering fragrance(兰馤犹存)
  • Fragrance fills the courtyard(满院馤郁)
  • Subtle scent of virtue(德馨之馤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with refined, elegant scents in classical Chinese literature, often used to describe flowers, incense, or virtuous qualities.
  • Implies a subtle, lingering, and noble fragrance rather than an overpowering one.
  • Used poetically to evoke a sense of purity, elegance, and enduring beauty.

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