fong1芳
Jyutpingfong1
Yalefōng
Definition
A pleasant smell or fragrance.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this character is rarely used as a standalone adjective in modern spoken Cantonese. It is most commonly encountered in names or formal descriptions of flowers and perfumes. When describing a pleasant smell in daily life, speakers almost always prefer using 香.
Examples
The pleasant scent drifted in, it feels so nice.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the smell of food, as it is reserved for flowers or abstract, elegant scents. Using it for a meal will sound unnatural or overly poetic.
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Grammar guides
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