喷香 (pèn xiāng) is an adjective meaning 'intensely fragrant'—so aromatic that the scent seems to burst forth or radiate powerfully. The first character 喷 (pèn) means 'to spurt, gush, or spray', evoking a vivid image of fragrance erupting into the air; the second character 香 (xiāng) means 'fragrant' or 'aromatic'. Together, they form a vivid compound emphasizing strength and immediacy of smell—not just pleasant, but overwhelming in a delightful way.

This word is commonly used to describe freshly cooked food (like steamed buns or roasted chestnuts), blooming flowers (especially jasmine or osmanthus), or even scented products like soap or incense. It carries a warm, positive, sensory-rich connotation and is frequently heard in casual speech and descriptive writing. Unlike formal terms such as 芳香 (fāngxiāng), 喷香 is colloquial and emphatic, often appearing in spoken Chinese to express enthusiastic appreciation of aroma.