馧 (yūn) - Fragrant & aromatic

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yūn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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馧 · yūn

Fragrant;

aromatic;

refers to a sweet or fragrant scent, especially of wine or food.

Fragrantaromaticrefers to a sweet or fragrant scent, especially

Usage highlights

Fragrant aromaWine fragranceDelicious smellAromatic foodSweet scentFragrant wine

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wine has a fragrant aroma (酒馧).
  • The kitchen was filled with delicious smells (馧香).
  • This dish has a special fragrance (特殊馧味).

Collocations

  • Fragrant aroma(馧香)
  • Wine fragrance(酒馧)
  • Delicious smell(馧味)
  • Aromatic food(馧食)
  • Sweet scent(甜馧)
  • Fragrant wine(馧酒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe fragrant aromas, especially of food and wine.
  • Appears in historical texts and poetry to evoke sensory experiences of taste and smell.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains a classical, literary feel.

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