Korean Conversation · Level 104
15 words
Korean word
향
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyang
Meaning
- nounscent
Example
그 꽃은 은은한 향이 나요.keu kko cheun eu neun han hyang i na yo
That flower has a faint scent.
More examples
요리에서 향이 먼저 올라와요.yo ri e seo hyang i meon jeo ol la wa yo
The scent rises first from the dish.
Core concept
A gentle, pleasant scent drifting from flowers, food, or burning incense.
Common phrases
향을 맡다hyang eul mat tta
smell a scent
향이 은은하다hyang i eu neun ha da
have a faint scent
향이 퍼지다hyang i peo ji da
a scent spreads
Similar words
향기hyanggi: A good smell carried through the air from flowers, food, or an object.
냄새naemsae: An odor from a person, thing, or place without saying whether it is good or bad.
내음naeeum: A delicate smell that hangs around clothing or a place.
Definition in Korean
꽃이나 향초, 음식 등에서 나는 기분 좋은 냄새를 이르는 말로, 때로는 불에 태워 맡는 향을 가리키기도 한다.kko chi na hyang cho eum sik teung e seo na neun ki bun cho eun naem sae reul i reu neun mal lo ttae ro neun pu re tae wo man neun hyang eul ka ri ki gi do han da
Word origin
The word is Sino-Korean in origin and comes from a character associated with fragrance and incense.
Usage tips
- English smell can be neutral or unpleasant, but this word usually suggests a pleasant smell, so scent is often the safer choice for flowers and food.
Other meanings
- smellnoun
- incensenoun
Opposites
- 무취muchwiodorlessnessnoun
Related words
- 향긋하다hyanggeutadafragrantadjective
- 향기롭다hyanggiropttafragrantadjective