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Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuances of (nóng)

The character primarily describes something that is "concentrated," "thick," or "strong" in intensity. It is commonly used to describe flavors, colors, feelings, or atmospheres that are rich or intense.

Common Contexts

  • Taste and Smell: Often used to describe food or drink with a strong or rich flavor, such as coffee, soup, or perfume.
  • Emotions and Relationships: Describes deep or intense feelings, such as strong loyalty or affection.
  • Visual and Artistic: Refers to vivid or intense colors and visual impressions.

Collocations and Patterns

Register and Tone

is neutral and widely used in both spoken and written Chinese. It can be used in formal contexts when describing abstract qualities like emotions or colors.

Common Confusion

should not be confused with (dense, thick in texture) or (concentrated in a processing sense). While related, focuses more on intensity or richness rather than physical density or processing state.

Example Sentences

This cup of coffee has a strong flavor.

His feelings are very deep; he is very loyal to his friends.

The colors in this painting are very intense, giving a strong visual impact.