hoeng1香

Jyutpinghoeng1

Yalehēung

名詞Very common

Definition

Incense or joss sticks, used for worship, ritual, calming the mind, or repelling insects.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the sticks used for religious offerings or meditation. It is distinct from the adjective 香, which describes something that smells pleasant or tastes delicious. When used in a religious context, it is often associated with the act of burning, such as 燒香.

Measure word

zi1枝jī

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我maai5買loeng5兩zi1枝hoeng1香faan1返lai4嚟aa3呀。

Please buy me two sticks of incense.

ni1呢dou6度di1啲hoeng1香mei6味hou2好nung4濃aa3呀。

The scent of incense here is very strong.

Common phrases

siu1燒hoeng1香

to burn incense

hoeng1香lou4爐

incense burner

Common mistake

Do not confuse this noun with the adjective meaning fragrant. Learners often mistakenly use it to describe food that smells good, where the adjective usage is correct but the noun usage is strictly for the physical object.