thơm
/tʰəːm/
fragrant, aromatic
Quả cam thơm ngon quá!
The orange is so fragrant and delicious!
informal
Having a pleasant, sweet smell; fragrant or aromatic.
Hoa hồng thơm ngát.
The roses smell sweet.
Bánh mì thơm mùi bơ.
The bread smells of butter.
Often used to describe food, flowers, or natural scents.
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Common Usage
Use 'thơm' to describe pleasant smells, especially in food and nature.
Word Origin
From the root 'thơm,' meaning 'fragrant' or 'aromatic,' likely derived from sensory descriptions of pleasant smells in nature.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe pleasant smells in everyday contexts, especially food and flowers.
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