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The character 芬 is a phono-semantic compound denoting a pleasant fragrance. Its semantic component 艹 (cǎo), the grass radical, indicates a connection to plants or flowers. The phonetic component 分 (fēn) provides the pronunciation. The meaning thus derives from the sweet scent of blossoms and herbs. Due to its positive association with botanical beauty and pleasant aromas, 芬 is commonly used in literature to depict fragrant settings and is a popular choice for female given names, conveying elegance, sweetness, and natural grace.
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这朵花很芬芳。
花园里弥漫着芬芳。
芬兰是一个美丽的国家。
她身上有淡淡的芬香。
这种香水散发出持久芬芳。
在芬芳香氛中，他感到放松。
经过芬芳香薰治疗，她睡眠更好。
芬兰的森林里充满了自然芬芳的气息。