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March 24, 2026
浓(濃)nóng(nong2)
The character 浓 (nóng) describes something that is thick, concentrated, or strong, particularly in reference to liquids or smells. It is commonly used to describe the density of food, beverages, and fragrances, indicating a rich and intense quality.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#5352DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of flavor, especially in cuisine, is highly valued. The term 浓 is often used to describe the rich taste of traditional dishes, such as a浓汤 (thick soup) that signifies comfort and warmth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pot of thick soup simmering on the stove, filled with rich ingredients. The character 浓 visually combines the water radical (氵) on the left, representing liquid, with the character for 'thick' (稠) on the right, suggesting concentration and intensity.
Meanings of 浓
nóng(nong2)
1concentrated
2dense
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About 浓
浓Simplified
濃Traditional
9Strokes
氵Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#5352Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
浓 (nóng) vs 浓厚 (nónghòu) — use 浓 for describing the intensity or concentration of a specific liquid or smell, while 浓厚 refers to a more general richness or depth, often in a broader context.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 浓 (nóng) with 淡 (dàn), which means 'light' or 'weak.' This character is typically used in informal contexts but can also appear in descriptive writing. Common collocations include 浓咖啡 (strong coffee) and 浓烈的香味 (strong fragrance).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 浓 connects with other descriptive adjectives like 清淡 (qīngdàn, light) and 强烈 (qiángliè, intense). Focus on practicing its use in context to describe food and smells, which will enhance your vocabulary in everyday conversations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浓 (nóng) with 淡 (dàn), leading to incorrect descriptions. For instance, saying '这汤很淡' (Zhè tāng hěn dàn, 'This soup is thick') is incorrect; the correct form would be '这汤很浓' (Zhè tāng hěn nóng).
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 农 represents the sound. Simplified form of 濃.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half农 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 浓?
Decomposition of 浓
IDS Structure⿰氵农
浓Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
农Nong2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 浓?
How to say concentrated in Chinese
“concentrated” in Chinese is浓nóng
The character 浓 (nóng) describes something that is thick, concentrated, or strong, particularly in reference to liquids or smells. It is commonly used to describe the density of food, beverages, and fragrances, indicating a rich and intense quality.
When to use 浓
Be careful not to confuse 浓 (nóng) with 淡 (dàn), which means 'light' or 'weak.' This character is typically used in informal contexts but can also appear in descriptive writing. Common collocations include 浓咖啡 (strong coffee) and 浓烈的香味 (strong fragrance).
浓 or something close to it
浓 (nóng) vs 浓厚 (nónghòu) — use 浓 for describing the intensity or concentration of a specific liquid or smell, while 浓厚 refers to a more general richness or depth, often in a broader context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 浓 (nóng) with 淡 (dàn), leading to incorrect descriptions. For instance, saying '这汤很淡' (Zhè tāng hěn dàn, 'This soup is thick') is incorrect; the correct form would be '这汤很浓' (Zhè tāng hěn nóng).
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Grammar Patterns of 浓
浓 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
