Definition

1. Noun:
   • Chrysanthemum scent / fragrance: The characteristic, often subtly sweet and herbaceous, aroma of chrysanthemum flowers.
   • Aromatic chrysanthemum: Can refer to a variety of chrysanthemum prized specifically for its pleasant and distinctive fragrance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Căn phòng ngập tràn mùi cúc hương. (The room was filled with the scent of chrysanthemums.)
  • Bà tôi thích pha trà từ những đóa cúc hương. (My grandmother likes to brew tea from aromatic chrysanthemum blossoms.)

Advanced Usage

• In traditional contexts, "cúc hương" can evoke a sense of autumn, tranquility, or nostalgia in poetry and literature, much like the flower itself.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoa cúc (n): chrysanthemum flower (the general term for the plant or bloom).
• Mùi hương (n): scent, fragrance (the general term for aroma).

Synonyms

• Chrysanthemum fragrance: The sweet smell of chrysanthemums.
• Scent of chrysanthemums: The aroma emitted by the flowers.

Related Idioms

• While there is no direct idiom with "cúc hương", chrysanthemums (hoa cúc) are culturally significant. A related concept is the appreciation of simple, elegant beauty, often associated with the flower's scent and appearance in autumn.