Chinese word

浓厚

Pronunciation

Pinyinnóng hòu

Meaning

  • adjectiverich

Example

这杯咖啡的味道很浓厚。zhè bēi kā fēi de wèi dào hěn nóng hòu

This coffee has a very rich flavor.

Illustration for 浓厚 (rich)

More examples

她的演讲给人留下浓厚的印象。tā de yán jiǎng gěi rén liú xià nóng hòu de yìn xiàng

Her speech left a strong impression.

Core concept

A pronounced depth or intensity that makes a taste, smell, feeling, interest, or atmosphere stand out.

Common phrases

  • 浓厚的印象nóng hòu de yìn xiàng

    strong impression

  • 浓厚的感情nóng hòu de gǎn qíng

    deep feelings

  • 浓厚的色彩nóng hòu de sè cǎi

    rich colors

Similar words

浓郁nóng yù: Rich and full in taste, aroma, or atmosphere, with qualities that are strongly felt.
强烈qiáng liè: Very powerful in effect, leaving a strong impression or stirring a powerful feeling.
深厚shēn hòu: Deep and firmly established in feelings, relationships, or knowledge.

Definition in Chinese

表示某种性质或感觉十分明显、强烈，常用于味道、气味、兴趣、感情或氛围的描写。biǎo shì móu zhǒng xìng zhì huò gǎn jué shí fēn míng xiǎn qiáng liè cháng yòng yú wèi dào qì wèi xìng qù gǎn qíng huò fēn wéi de miáo xiě

Word origin

浓厚 (nónghòu, "dense and thick") combines 浓 (nóng, "dense") + 厚 (hòu, "thick"), extending physical density and thickness to strong sensory, emotional, and atmospheric qualities.

Usage tips

  • It commonly comes before abstract nouns for interests, feelings, and atmospheres, while English often changes the wording instead of using one adjective across all these nouns.

Other meanings

  • strongadjective

Opposites

  • 稀薄xī bóthinadjective

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