tiān​xiāng

extraordinary fragrance

  • created sense approved 天香 · tiān​xiāng · extraordinary fragrance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天香

    tiān​xiāng

    extraordinary fragrance

    (literary) an extraordinary or divine fragrance; perfume from the heavens; a scent associated with the imperial palace

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 香 (literal) → 香 · xiāng · fragrant

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  • created sense approved 天香 · tiān​xiāng · ritual incense — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天香

    tiān​xiāng

    ritual incense

    (literary) incense used specifically for offering sacrifices to gods or during Buddhist rituals

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · God 香 (literal) → 香 · xiāng · incense

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  • created sense approved 天香 · tiān​xiāng · floral fragrance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天香

    tiān​xiāng

    floral fragrance

    (literary) the scent of prestigious flowers, such as the peony, plum blossom, or sweet osmanthus

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 香 (literal) → 香 · xiāng · fragrant

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  • created sense approved 天香 · tiān​xiāng · beautiful woman — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天香

    tiān​xiāng

    beautiful woman

    (literary) a metaphor for an exceptionally beautiful woman

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 香 (literal) → 香 · xiāng · feminine

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  • created sense approved 天香 · tiān​xiāng · peony variety — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    天香

    tiān​xiāng

    peony variety

    a specific variety of the peony flower

    天 (literal) → 天 · tiān · sky 香 (literal) → 香 · xiāng · fragrant

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