fong1 hoeng1芳香
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Yalefōng hēung
Definition
Fragrant or aromatic; usually describing the pleasant scent of flowers.
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How it's used
Literary and elegant in tone, this term is rarely used in casual daily speech compared to the more common 香. It is typically reserved for descriptions of flowers or high quality incense. Using it to describe food or perfume can sound overly poetic or pretentious.
Examples
Why does your house smell so fragrant?
Related words
Common phrases
a strong, pleasant fragrance hitting the nose
Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct translation for fragrant in all contexts, but it sounds unnatural when describing food or body scents where 香 is the standard choice.
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Grammar guides
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