Common Meanings
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fāng芳
Refers to the fragrance or aroma of flowers and plants.
清晨，花园里弥漫着阵阵花草的芬芳
In the early morning, the garden is filled with wafts of floral fragrance.
Referring to something beautiful, fragrant, or honorable, often used for women/girls (e.g., '芳名' for a beautiful name, '芳龄' for a young lady's age, '芳姿' for a beautiful posture) or for lasting reputation (e.g., '流芳百世' for leaving a good name for generations).
舞台上，她优美的芳姿吸引了所有观众的目光。
On stage, her graceful posture attracted the eyes of all the audience.
Refers to flowers, plants, or their fragrance, often conveying beauty or a blossoming period, as in 'all flowers vying for beauty' or 'flowering season'.
又是一年春好时，百花齐放，正是群芳争艳的好时节。
It's another beautiful springtime, with a hundred flowers in full bloom, truly a magnificent season for all blossoms to display their splendor.