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Expressing 'fresh and fragrant' with 清香 (qīngxiāng)
Explanation
清香 (qīngxiāng) means 'fresh and fragrant' or 'delicately aromatic' and describes a light, pleasant scent. It is commonly used to describe the aroma of tea, flowers, or natural ingredients. As an adjective, it conveys a subtle, refreshing quality rather than an overpowering fragrance.
Examples
这杯茉莉花茶闻起来特别清香，让人心情很好。
zhè bēi mòlìhuā chá wén qǐlái tèbié qīngxiāng, ràng rén xīnqíng hěn hǎo.
This cup of jasmine tea smells especially fresh and fragrant — it really lifts your mood.
早晨推开窗户，院子里飘来一阵清香。
zǎochén tuī kāi chuānghu, yuànzi lǐ piāo lái yí zhèn qīngxiāng.
Opening the window in the morning, a wave of fresh fragrance drifted in from the courtyard.
她做的桂花糕有一种淡淡的清香。
tā zuò de guìhuā gāo yǒu yì zhǒng dàndàn de qīngxiāng.
The osmanthus cake she makes has a delicate, light fragrance.