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    Expressing 'rich and strong' with 浓郁 (nóngyù)

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    Explanation

    浓郁 (nóngyù) means 'rich,' 'strong,' or 'intense' and is used to describe flavors, aromas, or atmospheres that are deep and full-bodied. It is commonly paired with words describing taste or scent, such as 口味浓郁 (rich flavor) or 香气浓郁 (intense aroma).

    Examples

    • 这款红茶口感浓郁，回味悠长。

      zhè kuǎn hóngchá kǒugǎn nóngyù, huíwèi yōucháng.

      This black tea has a rich taste with a long-lasting aftertaste.

    • 走进咖啡馆，一股浓郁的咖啡香扑面而来。

      zǒu jìn kāfēiguǎn, yì gǔ nóngyù de kāfēi xiāng pūmiàn ér lái.

      Walking into the café, a rich coffee aroma hit you in the face.

    • 这道菜的酱汁味道非常浓郁。

      zhè dào cài de jiàngzhī wèidào fēicháng nóngyù.

      The sauce of this dish has a very rich flavor.

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