Chinese word

浓重

Pronunciation

Pinyinnóng zhòng

Meaning

  • adjectivestrong

Example

浓重的香味让我想起家。nóng zhòng de xiāng wèi ràng wǒ xiáng qǐ jiā

The strong aroma made me think of home.

Illustration for 浓重 (strong)

More examples

浓重的宗教色彩让这座古老的建筑显得神秘。nóng zhòng de zōng jiào sè cǎi ràng zhè zuò gú lǎo de jiàn zhù xiǎn de shén mì

The strong religious overtones make this old building seem mysterious.

Core concept

A sensory quality that is both intense and densely present, leaving a heavy impression.

Common phrases

  • 浓重的宗教色彩nóng zhòng de zōng jiào sè cǎi

    strong religious overtones

  • 浓重的历史感nóng zhòng de lì shí gǎn

    a strong sense of history

  • 浓重的笔触nóng zhòng de bǐ chù

    bold brushwork

Similar words

浓nóng: Describes a taste or smell with high strength and little sense of dilution.
浓郁nóng yù: Describes a taste or smell that spreads richly and feels deep and full.
浓烈nóng liè: Describes a taste or smell whose strength is sharp, clear, and stimulating.
浓厚nóng hòu: Describes a mood, atmosphere, or taste that feels deep, rich, and substantial.

Definition in Chinese

用来形容气味、味道、色彩或感觉在强度或密度上很大，给人以厚重或强烈的印象。yòng lái xíng róng qì wèi wèi dào sè cǎi huò gǎn jué zài qiáng dù huò mì dù shàng hěn dà gěi rén yǐ hòu zhòng huò qiáng liè de yìn xiàng

Word origin

浓 (nóng, "dense") + 重 (zhòng, "heavy") combines density with weight, giving the word its sense of an intense quality that feels full and substantial.

Usage tips

  • For everyday conversation, a shorter basic adjective is often more natural, while this form suits descriptions that stress a rich, weighty impression.

Other meanings

  • thickadjective

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