浓重 nóngzhòng dense
dense; thick; strong; rich (colors); heavy (aroma); deep (friendship); profound (effect)
How to remember 浓重: 浓 concentrated + 重 heavy = dense.
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How it is used
- Means heavy, dense, strong (of smells, colors, accents) - 浓重的口音 (nóngzhòng de kǒuyīn) a heavy accent.
- Emphasizes weight/heaviness - 浓重的烟味 (a thick, heavy smell of smoke); can feel oppressive.
- Contrast 浓郁 (nóngyù, richly pleasant); 浓重 stresses sheer heaviness/intensity, not necessarily pleasant.