沉香

Chinese

 
submerge; immerse; sink; deep; profound; to lower; to drop
 
fragrant; incense; (of food) savory; appetizing; sweet; scented; popular
simp. and trad.
(沉香)

Etymology

So named as it sinks when placed in water.

Pronunciation


Noun

沉香

  1. agarwood; agilawood (Aquilaria malaccensis)

Derived terms

  • 沉香木
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