Korean word

향기

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyanggi

Meaning

  • nounscent

Example

이 꽃은 향기가 진해요.i kko cheun hyang gi ga chin hae yo

This flower has a strong scent.

Illustration for 향기 (scent)

More examples

빵에서 향기가 나요.ppang e seo hyang gi ga na yo

The bread has a pleasant scent.

Core concept

A pleasant smell drifting from flowers, food, or an object.

Common phrases

  • 향기가 나다hyang gi ga na da

    have a scent

  • 향기가 좋다hyang gi ga cho ta

    have a nice scent

  • 향기가 진하다hyang gi ga chin ha da

    have a rich scent

Similar words

냄새naemsae: A smell from a thing or place that can be noticed by the nose, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
향hyang: A gentle, pleasant smell from flowers, food, or burning incense.
향수hyangsu: A scented liquid or substance put on the body or clothes.

Definition in Korean

꽃·음식·물건 등에서 풍기는 기분 좋은 냄새.kkot eum sik mul geon teung e seo pung gi neun ki bun cho eun naem sae

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of fragrance and air or energy to suggest a pleasant smell carried through the air.

Usage tips

  • In English, scent usually sounds pleasant, while smell can be neutral or unpleasant, so this word marks a positive kind of smell.

Opposites

Related words

  • 향수hyangsuperfumenoun
  • 향료hyangnyoaromatic substancenoun
  • 향기롭다hyanggiropttafragrantadjective

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