wat1 juk1鬱郁郁郁
Jyutpingwat1 juk1
Yalewāt yūk
Definition
Aromatic and fragrant.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe pleasant, natural scents like those of flowers or herbs. It carries a slightly more rustic or traditional feel compared to the more common 香. It is often used in descriptive contexts where the fragrance is perceived as thick or lingering in the air.
Examples
This kind of flower is very fragrant, it smells very comfortable.
Do you think it smells very fragrant here?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鬱悶, which describes feeling depressed or stifled. The pronunciation is similar, but the meaning is entirely different.
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