Chinese word

醇厚

Pronunciation

Pinyinchún hòu

Meaning

  • adjectiverich

Example

这道奶酪酱味道醇厚，很受欢迎。zhè dào nǎi lào jiàng wèi dào chún hòu hěn shòu huān yíng

This cheese sauce has a rich flavor and is very popular.

Illustration for 醇厚 (rich)

More examples

这位歌手的嗓音醇厚，吸引了很多听众。zhè wèi gē shǒu de sǎng yīn chún hòu xī yǐn le hěn duō tīng zhòng

This singer's rich, full-bodied voice attracted many listeners.

Core concept

A full-bodied taste or scent with smooth weight, clear layers, and a long finish.

Common phrases

  • 奶香醇厚nǎi xiāng chún hòu

    rich milky aroma

  • 巧克力醇厚qiǎo kè lì chún hòu

    rich chocolate flavor

  • 茶汤醇厚chá tāng chún hòu

    full-bodied tea

  • 风味醇厚fēng wèi chún hòu

    rich flavor

Similar words

浓厚nóng hòu: A strong, heavy flavor has deep richness and a solid, substantial quality.
浓郁nóng yù: A flavor or aroma is richly concentrated, intense, and strongly noticeable.
香xiāng: Describes food or drink with a good smell and a pleasing flavor.

Definition in Chinese

味道或香气浓郁且圆润，层次分明，回味绵长，常用来形容酒、奶酪、茶、咖啡等食品或饮品的口感。wèi dào huò xiāng qì nóng yù qiě yuán rùn céng cì fēn míng huí wèi mián cháng cháng yòng lái xíng róng jiǔ nǎi lào chá kā fēi děng shí pǐn huò yín pǐn de kóu gǎn

Word origin

醇厚 (chúnhòu, "full-bodied and mellow") pairs 醇 (chún, "pure and mellow") with 厚 (hòu, "thick and deep"), creating a picture of flavor with substance and refinement.

Usage tips

  • 醇厚 (chúnhòu, "rich and mellow") is especially common in menus, tasting notes, and product descriptions, while everyday conversation often uses simpler wording for a quick reaction.

Other meanings

  • mellowadjective
  • full-bodiedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 醇香chún xiāngmellow and fragrantadjective

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