Definitions

fāng (adjective) fragrant; aromatic

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

芳 is a phono-semantic compound. The grass radical 艹 at the top indicates its connection to plants, while the lower component 方 primarily provides the sound. Its core meaning is the sweet, pleasant fragrance of flowers and aromatic herbs. This character also extends metaphorically to represent a good reputation or virtuous character, often appearing in names and literary expressions that evoke youth and moral beauty.

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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 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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我的名字叫小

Wǒ de míngzi jiào Xiǎofāng.

My name is Xiaofang.

花园里鲜花芬

Huāyuán lǐ xiānhuā fēnfāng.

The flowers in the garden are fragrant.

春天到处是草。

Chūntiān dàochù shì fāngcǎo.

There is lush, fragrant grass everywhere in spring.

这座城市留下了他的名。

Zhè zuò chéngshì liú xià le tā de fāngmíng.

This city bears his good name.

空气中弥漫着香。

Kōngqì zhōng mímàn zhe fāngxiāng.

The air is filled with fragrance.

她珍惜自己的流岁月。

Tā zhēnxī zìjǐ de liúfāng suìyuè.

She cherishes her time of leaving a good name.

这是一种耐寒的纶纤维。

Zhè shì yī zhǒng nàihán de fānglún xiānwéi.

This is a cold-resistant aramid fiber.

的回忆总伴随着温暖。

Fēnfāng de huíyì zǒng bànsuízhe wēnnuǎn.

Fragrant memories are always accompanied by warmth.