Definition
芬芳 (fēn fāng) is a literary, elegant word for 'fragrant' or 'sweet-smelling', often used in poetry or formal writing. In everyday speech, 香 (xiāng) is the common word for 'fragrant' and also covers food tasting good or sleep being sound. As a noun, 芬芳 means 'fragrance' and is more poetic than the plain 香味.
adjective
fragrantsweet-smelling
noun
fragrancesweet scent
Examples
- 芬芳。Kōngqì zhōng piāo lái yí zhèn fēn fāng.A waft of fragrance drifts through the air.
- 芬芳。Tā de shēnshang sànfā chū dàndàn de fēn fāng.A faint fragrance emanates from her.
- 芬芳。Zhè bēi chá yǒu yì zhǒng dútè de fēn fāng.This cup of tea has a unique fragrance.
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