hoeng1 fan1香薰
Jyutpinghoeng1 fan1
Yalehēung fān
Definition
Fragrance or aroma; aromatherapy products or scented compounds.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on products designed to emit a pleasant scent, such as essential oils, diffusers, or scented candles. It is rarely used to describe the natural smell of food or flowers, for which terms like 香味 are preferred. The term implies a deliberate choice to improve the atmosphere of a space.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
I sprayed some fragrance in the room and it smells great.
Which scent of fragrance do you like?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 香水, which refers specifically to perfume applied to the body. Using 香薰 to describe personal fragrance will sound like you are wearing room spray.
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Grammar guides
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