Definitions

nóng (adjective) concentrated; dense; strong

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "浓" derives from the water radical combined with a phonetic element that historically indicated agricultural richness, with its traditional form "濃" clearly integrating the component "農" for sound. Initially denoting the viscosity or density of liquids like soup or syrup, its semantic range gradually expanded to describe various intense or concentrated states, such as thick fog, robust flavors, or deep emotions. The structural shift from the complex "農" to the streamlined "农" as the phonetic marker modified the character's visual presentation while preserving its auditory link and core association with concepts of thickness and saturation.

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早晨的雾很

Zǎochén de wù hěn nóng.

The morning fog is thick.

这杯果汁度很高。

Zhè bēi guǒzhī nóngdù hěn gāo.

This glass of juice has a high concentration.

他泡的茶总是很

Tā pào de chá zǒngshì hěn nóng.

The tea he brews is always strong.

森林里树木密。

Sēnlín lǐ shùmù nóngmì.

The trees in the forest are dense.

她对绘画有厚的兴趣。

Tā duì huìhuà yǒu nónghòu de xìngqù.

She has a strong interest in painting.

战争留下了重的阴影。

Zhànzhēng liú xià le nóngzhòng de yīnyǐng.

The war left a heavy shadow.

这种化学物质度过高有害健康。

Zhè zhǒng huàxué wùzhì nóngdù guò gāo yǒuhài jiànkāng.

This chemical substance's concentration being too high is harmful to health.

雾中驾驶需要格外小心。

Zài nóng wù zhōng jiàshǐ xūyào géwài xiǎoxīn.

Driving in thick fog requires extra caution.