How to Say ‘The gentle sandalwood wafts through the window’ in Simplified Chinese
冉冉檀香透过窗
💬 Usage Tip: 冉冉 (ran-ran) describes a gradual or gentle movement.
🇨🇳 In China: Sandalwood is often used in traditional Chinese incense.
Phrase Breakdown
冉冉
gently and slowly
Describes a gradual, gentle movement or development.
冉冉升起的气球。
The balloon slowly rises up.
檀香
sandalwood incense
Fragrant wood used in incense and perfumes.
这座庙里常年点檀香。
Sandalwood incense is burnt year-round in this temple.
透过窗
through the window
Refers to something passing or being visible through a window.
阳光透过窗洒满房间。
Sunlight pours into the room through the window.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
冉冉
[rǎn rǎn]
gently
Describes something moving slowly and steadily.
檀香的香味冉冉飘过窗户。
The sandalwood scent gently wafts through the window.
檀香
[tán xiāng]
sandalwood
A type of fragrant wood often used in incense and perfumes.
我常在家里点燃檀香。
I often burn sandalwood at home.
透过
[tòu guò]
through
Indicates movement from one side to the other side of something.
光线透过窗帘射进来。
The light shines through the curtains.
窗
[chuāng]
window
An opening in a wall or roof to let light in or to see through.
我要打开窗透透气。
I want to open the window to get some fresh air.
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