馦 (xiān) - Fragrant & having a pleasant aroma

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xiān ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

馦 · xiān

Fragrant;

having a pleasant aroma;

sweet-smelling.

Fragranthaving a pleasant aromasweet-smelling.

Usage highlights

Fragrant aromaSweet smellFragrant vaporAromatic herbDelicate fragrancePleasant scent

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 flowers emit a delightful fragrance (馦香).
  • This herb has a sweet aroma (馦味).
  • The fragrance of the incense filled the room (馦气).

Collocations

  • Fragrant aroma(馦香)
  • Sweet smell(馦味)
  • Fragrant vapor(馦气)
  • Aromatic herb(馦草)
  • Delicate fragrance(馦芬)
  • Pleasant scent(馦馨)

Idioms

  • Fragrant and beautiful(馦美)
  • Sweet-smelling and elegant(馦雅)
  • Aromatic and pure(馦洁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe delicate fragrances, particularly of flowers and herbs.
  • Appears in poetic contexts to evoke sensory experiences of beauty and refinement.
  • Represents an elegant, literary way to describe pleasant scents.

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