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March 24, 2026
濃nóng(nong2)
The character 濃 (nóng) means concentrated, dense, or thick, often used to describe liquids, flavors, or colors. In contexts such as cooking or art, it indicates a strong presence or intensity of a particular quality, such as a thick sauce or a deep color. It can also describe emotions or atmospheres that are rich or intense.
Strokes16Radical氵Frequency#29059DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, the concept of flavor intensity is crucial; dishes are often praised for their rich,濃 flavors, which reflect the skill of the chef in balancing ingredients. A濃 soup can symbolize warmth and hospitality.
Memory Tip
Think of a thick fog that is so dense you can't see through it; that's how濃 (nóng) feels. The character has the water radical 氵 on the left, reminding you of liquids, and the right component 㣞 resembles a strong, dense mass.
Meanings of 濃
nóng(nong2)
1concentrated, dense, strong, thick
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濃Simplified
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氵Radical
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濃 (nóng) vs 浓 (nóng) — use 濃 for describing traditional or literary contexts, while 浓 is more common in modern usage.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a thick fog that is so dense you can't see through it; that's how濃 (nóng) feels. The character has the water radical 氵 on the left, reminding you of liquids, and the right component 㣞 resembles a strong, dense mass.
Usage Notes
While 濃 typically refers to liquids, it can also describe abstract qualities such as emotions or atmospheres. Be cautious not to confuse it with 淡 (dàn), which means light or weak. In formal contexts, use it to describe flavors in culinary discussions.
HSK Study Tips
Although 濃 is not in the current HSK levels, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to food and descriptive language. Focus on using it alongside related terms like 淡 (dàn) to grasp the differences in intensity.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, the concept of flavor intensity is crucial; dishes are often praised for their rich,濃 flavors, which reflect the skill of the chef in balancing ingredients. A濃 soup can symbolize warmth and hospitality.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 濃 with 淡, mistakenly saying '這個湯很淡' (This soup is very浓) when they mean to say it's weak or thin. Remember, 濃 indicates thickness or intensity.
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Cultural Notes for 濃
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In Chinese cuisine, the concept of flavor intensity is crucial; dishes are often praised for their rich,濃 flavors, which reflect the skill of the chef in balancing ingredients. A濃 soup can symbolize warmth and hospitality.
Word Family of 濃
Words Containing This Character19
浓nóngdense濃
浓度consistency濃度
浓缩nóngsuōconcentration濃縮
浓厚nónghòudense濃厚
浓烟thick smoke濃煙
浓郁nóngyùrich濃郁
浓密thick濃密
浓汤puree濃湯
浓烈strong (taste, flavor, smell)濃烈
浓重nóngzhòngdense濃重
浓雾thick fog濃霧
浓妆艳抹to apply makeup conspicuously (idiom)濃妝艷抹
浓缩铀enriched uranium濃縮鈾
浓香pungent濃香
浓墨重彩thick and heavy in colors濃墨重彩
浓妆heavy makeup and gaudy dress濃妝
浓艳rich濃艷
浓淡shade (of a color, i.e. light or dark)濃淡
浓眉大眼thick eyebrows and big eyes濃眉大眼
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Frequently Asked Questions about 濃
濃 is often used to describe the thickness of sauces or the richness of flavors, as in '這個湯很濃' (This soup is very thick).
Yes, you can use 濃 to describe intense emotions or atmospheres, such as '濃厚的情感' (intense emotions).
The opposite of 濃 is 淡 (dàn), meaning light or weak, often used to describe flavors or colors.
