馥 (fù) - Fragrant & having a strong, pleasant aroma

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馥 · fù

Fragrant;

having a strong, pleasant aroma;

often used to describe rich, sweet scents like those of flowers or perfumes.

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Usage highlights

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Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden was filled with a rich fragrance (馥郁的花园).
  • She wore a perfume with a lingering fragrance (馥郁的香水).
  • The tea had a delicate, sweet aroma (馥郁的茶香).
  • The air was thick with the fragrance of osmanthus (桂花馥郁).

Collocations

  • Fragrant aroma(馥郁)
  • Rich fragrance(馥郁芬芳)
  • Fragrant orchid(馥兰)
  • Fragrant grass(馥草)
  • Fragrant and beautiful(馥丽)
  • Fragrant scent(馥香)

Idioms

  • Fragrant reputation lasting for centuries(流芳百世)
  • Fragrant name handed down through history(芳名永馥)
  • Fragrant as orchids(兰薰桂馥)

Cultural background

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  • Traditionally associated with refined elegance and feminine beauty in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in classical poetry to describe both literal scents and metaphorical virtues.
  • Considered an auspicious character in names, suggesting grace and pleasant qualities.

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