Definitions

xīn (adjective) fragrant; aromatic

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "馨" is structurally composed of the phonetic component "殸" and the semantic element "香", which denotes fragrance, together suggesting an original sense of a pervasive or far-reaching aroma. Etymologically, this combination points to an early meaning centered on a distant or lingering scent, which over time extended beyond the literal to describe abstract virtues and admirable qualities in classical literature. Its semantic expansion allowed it to convey notions of moral refinement and an enduring honorable reputation, while the character's form has remained consistent, preserving its illustrative construction throughout its historical use.

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Bronze Mid Western Zhou (~900 BC)
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Bronze Mid Western Zhou (~900 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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房间里充满温

Fángjiān lǐ chōngmǎn wēnxīn.

The room is filled with warmth and coziness.

这朵花有淡淡的香。

Zhè duǒ huā yǒu dàndàn de xīnxiāng.

This flower has a light, delicate fragrance.

她的品德香远播。

Tā de pǐndé xīnxiāng yuǎn bō.

Her moral character and good reputation are widely known.

这本书散发着文学的香。

Zhè běn shū sànfāzhe wénxué de xīnxiāng.

This book exudes a literary fragrance.

他的善行如兰之

Tā de shànxíng rú lán zhī xīn.

His good deeds are as fragrant as an orchid.

记忆深处总有一缕故乡的香。

Jìyì shēnchù zǒng yǒu yī lǚ gùxiāng de xīnxiāng.

Deep in memory, there is always a wisp of my hometown's fragrance.

愿你的生活永远洋溢着幸福与温

Yuàn nǐ de shēnghuó yǒngyuǎn yángyìzhe xìngfú yǔ wēnxīn.

May your life always be overflowing with happiness and warmth.

这份质朴的礼物承载着最真挚的温

Zhè fèn zhìpǔ de lǐwù chéngzàizhe zuì zhēnzhì de wēnxīn.

This simple gift carries the most sincere warmth.