黁 (nún) - Fragrant aroma & sweet smell

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nún ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

黁 · nún

Fragrant aroma;

sweet smell;

refers to a pleasant, delicate fragrance.

Fragrant aromasweet smellrefers to a pleasant, delicate fragrance.

Usage highlights

Fragrant aromaSweet scentDelicate fragranceLingering aromaFragrant orchidAromatic herb

Synonyms

  • 香— fragrant; aroma
  • 芳— fragrant; aromatic
  • 馨— strong fragrance; pervasive scent

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The osmanthus flowers emit a subtle fragrance (桂花黁香).
  • The tea has a delicate aroma (茶香黁郁).
  • The room was filled with a sweet scent (满室黁香).
  • This perfume has a lasting fragrance (此香黁持久).

Collocations

  • Fragrant aroma(黁香)
  • Sweet scent(黁味)
  • Delicate fragrance(黁郁)
  • Lingering aroma(余黁)
  • Fragrant orchid(黁兰)
  • Aromatic herb(黁草)

Idioms

  • Fragrance fills the hall(满堂黁郁)
  • Subtle fragrance lingering(余黁袅袅)
  • Sweet scent overflowing(黁香四溢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from ancient Chinese texts describing delicate fragrances and aromas.
  • Often used in classical poetry to describe the subtle scent of flowers, herbs, or incense.
  • Represents refined aesthetic appreciation in traditional Chinese culture.

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