No. 588 in Vietnamese
thơm
"Thơm" means "fragrant" or "aromatic" in English.
In a sentence
Bánh mì mới nướng thật thơm.
The freshly baked bread smells delightful.
In this sentence, 'thơm' is used to describe a pleasant smell, specifically the aroma of freshly baked bread.
Trái xoài này thật ngọt và thơm.
This mango is so sweet and flavorful.
Here, 'thơm' refers to a delicious flavor, adding a sensory attribute to the mango.
Nhà này luôn sạch sẽ, gọn gàng và thơm mát.
This house is always clean, tidy, and fragrant.
In this example, 'thơm' conveys a sense of freshness and pleasant smell in the context of a well-maintained home.
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