霜降Frost's Descent
嫩香
nènxiāng
Term · Tasting

tender aroma

Literal meaning

tender fragrance

Definition#

Tender aroma: the fresh, fine aroma of young buds and leaves, listed among general aroma terms in GB/T 14487-2017; mostly applied to teas made from fine, bud-rich material.

Translation and usage#

LanguageUseAlternatives & cautions
English tender aroma
fresh, fine aroma of young leaf
translation
Also acceptable
  • young-leaf aroma
Deutsch zarter Duft
frischer, feiner Duft junger Triebe
translation
Also acceptable
  • Duft junger Blätter
Русский нежный аромат
свежий тонкий аромат молодого листа
translation
Also acceptable
  • аромат молодого листа
简体字繁體字 嫩香
日本語 嫩香

Common confusions#

  • Overlaps with 毫香 (aroma of downy buds) and 清香; 嫩香 points to the tenderness of the raw material.

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