(nóng) — thick, concentrated, dense (of liquids, fog, smell, color, etc.)

Definition

Adjective for liquid, fog, smell, or color being thick or strong in intensity. Pairs most naturally with sensory things; 密 is used for physical density (hair, population), while 浓厚 and 浓郁 are more written/literary variants.

adjective
thickconcentrateddense (of liquids, fog, smell, color, etc.)

Examples

  • Tā xǐ huan hē nóng kā fēi.
    He likes to drink strong coffee.
  • Zǎo shàng de wù hěn nóng.
    The morning fog is very dense.
  • Zhè jiàn yī fu de yán sè hěn nóng.
    The color of this piece of clothing is very thick.

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