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馥fùscent, fragrance, aromaag, 18 strokes, radical 香, rank #35305, Very Hard
fù(fu4)fu T4
  1. 1scent, fragrance, aroma
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March 24, 2026

馥fù(fu4)

The character 馥 (fù) refers to a pleasant scent or fragrance, often associated with flowers or fine aromas. It is commonly used in poetic contexts to describe the beauty and allure of fragrances, illustrating the sensory experiences in nature and life.

Strokes18Radical香Frequency#35305DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Fragrance plays an important role in Chinese culture, often associated with traditional medicine, tea, and even cuisine. The appreciation of scents is reflected in poetry and art, emphasizing harmony with nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'furry' (fù) creature surrounded by fragrant flowers, filling the air with delightful scents. The character's components suggest softness and aroma, resembling the gentle embrace of a floral fragrance.

Meanings of 馥

fù(fu4)
1scent, fragrance, aroma
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About 馥

馥Simplified
18Strokes
香Radical
形容词性语素xíngróngcíadjective root (adj.root)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

馥 (fù) vs 香 (xiāng) — use 馥 for a more poetic or refined connotation of fragrance, while 香 is more general and can refer to any pleasant smell.

Usage Notes

This character is more formal and is often found in literary or artistic texts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters like 香 (xiāng), which also means 'fragrant' but is used more commonly in everyday language.

HSK Study Tips

While not included in HSK levels, understanding 馥 can enhance your vocabulary related to sensory experiences, especially in literary contexts. Focus on its usage in describing emotions and settings in poetry or prose.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 馥 with 香 (xiāng) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '这个菜很馥' (This dish is very fragrant) is incorrect; it's better to say '这个菜很香'.

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Etymology of 馥

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

fragrant

Semantic (meaning)香
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Phonetic (sound)复
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Origin

馥 = 香 + 复. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 馥

IDS Structure⿰香复
馥Full character
=
香xiang1
left
复fu4
right
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Parts

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How to say scent, fragrance, aroma in Chinese

“scent, fragrance, aroma” in Chinese is馥fù

The character 馥 (fù) refers to a pleasant scent or fragrance, often associated with flowers or fine aromas. It is commonly used in poetic contexts to describe the beauty and allure of fragrances, illustrating the sensory experiences in nature and life.

When to use 馥

This character is more formal and is often found in literary or artistic texts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters like 香 (xiāng), which also means 'fragrant' but is used more commonly in everyday language.

馥 or something close to it

馥 (fù) vs 香 (xiāng) — use 馥 for a more poetic or refined connotation of fragrance, while 香 is more general and can refer to any pleasant smell.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 馥 with 香 (xiāng) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '这个菜很馥' (This dish is very fragrant) is incorrect; it's better to say '这个菜很香'.

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Grammar patterns of 馥

馥 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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石竹花有粉红色 、 白色、具有一种浓郁的____香.

The flowers of the pink are pink, white and have a pleasant, sharp odor.

Example sentences for 馥 (2)

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石竹花有粉红色 、 白色、具有一种浓郁的馥香.

dàn zhú huā yǒu fěn hóngsè、 báisè、 jùyǒu yī zhǒng nóngyù de fù xiāng.

The flowers of the pink are pink, white and have a pleasant, sharp odor.
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这套衣服微微散发一种馥郁的玫瑰香.

zhè tào yīfu wēiwēi sànfā yī zhǒng fù yù de méigui xiāng.

The suit exudes a faint charming rose scent.

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Word Family of 馥

Words containing this character3
馥fùscent
馥郁strongly fragrant馥鬱
香馥馥richly scented
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Words with 馥

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Frequently asked questions about 馥

You can say something like '这朵花的馥郁令人陶醉' (The fragrance of this flower is intoxicating).

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