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芳香 (adjective)

Fragrant; sweet-smelling.

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Think of 'Fang' as 'fan' and 'Xiang' as 'sang'. Imagine fanning yourself with a fragrant flower that makes you 'sang' ha...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 芳香 for any pleasant smell, including strong savory food. → Use 香 (xiāng) or 好吃 (hǎochī) for general pleasant food smells. Use 芳香 for more delicate, floral, or perfumed scents.

Confusing 芳香 with strong or pungent smells. → Use 浓烈 (nóngliè) for strong smells, or 刺鼻 (cìbí) for pungent/acrid smells. 芳香 suggests a pleasant and often subtle aroma.

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