fén
xiāng

common

Meaning of 焚香

焚香 means to burn incense (for worship or prayer); to light incense (to create a serene atmosphere or for aesthetic enjoyment). Pronounced fén xiāng.

  • to burn incense (for worship or prayer)
  • to light incense (to create a serene atmosphere or for aesthetic enjoyment)

Definitions & Examples

Rén
men
zài
zhè
jiān
miào
fén
xiāng
bài
 
qiú
píng
ān
 

People burn incense and pray to Buddha in this temple, seeking peace and safety.

Měi
féng
chūn
jié
 
jiā
jiā
dōu
yào
fén
xiāng
 

Every Spring Festival, every household burns incense to honor their ancestors.