fuk1馥
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Definition
Fragrance, aroma, or perfume.
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How it's used
馥 is a literary morpheme that almost never appears as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese. It is primarily used in the compound 馥郁 to describe a rich, lingering, and pleasant fragrance. Using it outside of this specific collocation will sound overly formal or archaic to native speakers.
Examples
The scent of this perfume is very unique.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this character as a noun for perfume. The correct word for perfume is 香水, and using 馥 on its own to mean perfume will be completely misunderstood.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
