Meaning
浓厚 describes something that is thick, dense, or concentrated in quality. It can refer to physical thickness (like fog or smoke) or abstract intensity (like interest, atmosphere, or flavor). The word combines 浓 (concentrated/thick) and 厚 (thick/deep) to emphasize strong presence or intensity.
Usage
Commonly used to describe atmospheres, interests, flavors, or cultural elements that are particularly strong or pronounced. Often appears in formal or written contexts. Frequently paired with abstract nouns like 兴趣 (interest), 气氛 (atmosphere), or 味道 (flavor) to indicate strong intensity.
Examples
- 01他对中国历史有浓厚的兴趣。.He has a strong interest in Chinese history.
- 02这座城市有着浓厚的艺术气氛。.This city has a rich artistic atmosphere.
Characters
Common collocations
- 浓厚的兴趣strong interest
- 浓厚的气氛intense atmosphere
- 兴趣浓厚very interested
- 浓厚的文化氛围rich cultural atmosphere
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of density and thickness. 浓 originally relates to thick liquids, while 厚 refers to physical thickness, together creating an intensive descriptor.