an tức hương
Definition
- 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.)