thơm phức
Definition
- Adjective (Descriptive phrase):
- Extremely fragrant; deliciously aromatic; smells wonderfully good: Used to describe a very strong, pleasant, and appetizing smell, typically from food. It emphasizes an intense, delightful, and often mouth-watering aroma.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Bánh mì mới ra lò thơm phức. (The freshly baked bread smells deliciously aromatic.)
- Cả nhà bị hấp dẫn bởi mùi cà ri thơm phức từ nhà bếp. (The whole family was drawn by the wonderfully fragrant smell of curry from the kitchen.)
- Món gà nướng tỏa ra mùi thơm phức. (The roasted chicken gave off an extremely fragrant smell.)
Advanced Usage
- While primarily used for food, "thơm phức" can sometimes be applied poetically or colloquially to describe other intensely pleasant natural scents, like flowers or fresh rain, though this is less common.
- Sau cơn mưa, mùi đất thơm phức. (After the rain, the smell of the earth is wonderfully fresh and fragrant.)
Variants and Related Words
Thơm ngát (adj): Profusely fragrant; often used for flowers or gentle, pervasive scents.
- Hoa nhài thơm ngát trong vườn. (The jasmine flowers are profusely fragrant in the garden.)
Thơm nức (adj): Very fragrant; a near-synonym of "thơm phức," also indicating a strong, pleasing smell.
- Cơm nếp thơm nức. (The sticky rice is very fragrant.)
Synonyms
- Aromatic: Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
- Fragrant: Having a sweet or pleasant smell.
- Savory-smelling: Appetizing in smell (specifically for food).
Related Idioms
- Thơm lừng: An idiom meaning "very fragrant" or "renowned for being good/fragrant." It is similar in intensity to "thơm phức" but can also imply fame or reputation.
- Tiếng lành thơm lừng. (A good reputation spreads far and wide.) [Note: This example shows the extended, figurative use.]