How to Say ‘The gentle sandalwood wafts through the window’ in Traditional Chinese
冉冉檀香透過窗
💬 Usage Tip: Conveys a scene of peaceful introspection.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Sandalwood's soothing scent is meant to evoke calm and relaxation.
Phrase Breakdown
冉冉
檀香
透過窗
Word-by-Word Breakdown
冉冉
[rǎn rǎn]
gently and slowly
Describing a slow and gradual movement or flow.
冉冉升起的太陽照亮了大地。
The gently and slowly rising sun illuminated the earth.
檀香
[tán xiāng]
sandalwood incense
A fragrant wood commonly used in incense sticks.
檀香在客廳中慢慢燃燒。
The sandalwood incense slowly burns in the living room.
透過
[tòu guò]
through
To go or allow to pass across or beyond something.
透過窗戶，我感受到外面的涼風。
Through the window, I feel the cool breeze outside.
窗
[chuāng]
window
An opening in a wall, door, or roof fitted with glass.
透過窗，我看到遠方的山。
Through the window, I see the distant mountains.
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