Definition

1. Noun:
   • Benzoin resin: "An tức hương" refers to a fragrant resin obtained from trees of the genus Styrax, used in traditional medicine, incense, and perfumery.
   • Benzoin: In a broader pharmaceutical and commercial context, it can refer to the prepared substance benzoin, often used as a tincture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong Đông y, an tức hương được dùng để an thần. (In traditional Eastern medicine, benzoin resin is used for sedation.)
  • Mùi an tức hương tỏa ra từ lò đốt trầm. (The scent of benzoin emanated from the incense burner.)

Advanced Usage

• "Tinh dầu an tức hương": Benzoin essential oil.
  • Tinh dầu an tức hương thường được dùng trong liệu pháp hương thơm. (Benzoin essential oil is often used in aromatherapy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Benzoin: The direct English equivalent.
• Styrax resin: A more botanical term.
• Gum benzoin: Another common name for the raw resin.

Synonyms

• Kẹo hương (less common, sometimes used regionally): A term likening the resin's appearance to a fragrant candy.
• Nhựa thơm: A general term for fragrant resin, which can include benzoin.

Related Compounds (Listed Separately)

• An tức hương tán: A powdered form of benzoin.
• Cây an tức hương: The benzoin tree ( tree).

Related Idioms or Phrases

• Thơm như an tức hương: (Fragrant like benzoin.) Used to describe a pleasant, balsamic, and comforting aroma.
  • Căn phòng thơm như an tức hương sau khi xông tinh dầu. (The room was as fragrant as benzoin after diffusing the essential oil.)