芳 fāng fragrant
fragrant; virtuous
How to remember 芳: 艹 grass + 方 direction = fragrant. After the rain, the freshly cut grass smells so strong that in every direction the park is fragrant.
Component breakdown
芳 = 艹 grass + 方 direction
- 艹 grass
- 方 direction
After the rain, the freshly cut grass smells so strong that in every direction the park is fragrant.
How it is used
- "Fragrant," and by extension good/virtuous reputation - 芳香 (fāngxiāng) aromatic, 芬芳 (fēnfāng) fragrant, 流芳百世 (liúfāng-bǎishì) to leave a good name for the ages.
- Politely used for a woman's things: 芳名 (fāngmíng) your (esteemed) name, 芳龄 (fānglíng) a young lady's age. Literary/complimentary register.