浓郁 nóngyù rich
rich; strong; heavy (fragrance); dense; full-bodied; intense
How to remember 浓郁: 浓 concentrated + 郁 melancholy = rich.
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How it is used
- Describes a rich, strong, thick quality - 浓郁的香味 (nóngyù de xiāngwèi) a rich fragrance.
- Used for aromas, flavors, colors, and atmospheres - 浓郁的地方特色 (strong local flavor/character).
- Contrast 浓 (nóng) alone, which is more literal 'thick/dense'; 浓郁 adds a lush, appealing fullness.