broad-shouldered and thick-waisted; burly; strapping
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
broad-shouldered and thick-waisted; burly; strapping
neutralUsed to describe a person with a large, strong, and powerful build, typically a man. Often connotes physical strength.
Zhè这
wèi位
jǔ举
zhòng重
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
bǎng膀
dà大
yāo腰
yuán圆
，
lì力
qì气
guò过
rén人
。
This weightlifter is broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, with exceptional strength.
Tā他
cóng从
chē车
shang上
xià下
lái来
，
shì是
gè个
bǎng膀
dà大
yāo腰
yuán圆
de的
hàn汉
zi子
。
He got out of the car, a burly, strapping fellow.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
bǎng膀
dà大
yāo腰
yuán圆
de的
，
qí其
shí实
xīn心
dì地
hěn很
shàn善
liáng良
。
Don't be fooled by his burly appearance; he's actually very kind-hearted.