薄
thin; weak; poor; weak in flavor
Meanings
5 senses · 15 examplesadjective
thin; thin in thickness
Used for flat objects like boards, quilts, paper, etc.
This kind of thin wooden board is perfect for crafts.
Mom covered me with a thin quilt.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This thin paper tears easily.
He likes wrapping vegetables in thin pancakes.
This glass is too thin and not safe.
adjective
indifferent; not deep
Used to describe emotional bonds or treatment between people.
He treats his friends with deep affection, so everyone trusts him.
Our relationship is too shallow to withstand tests.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
The boss treats employees indifferently, so no one wants to stay.
adjective
mild; weak in flavor
Used for food, drinks, etc.
This bottle of beer is very mild and has little alcohol taste.
Too little salt was put in this soup, so it's very bland.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
He likes weak tea and dislikes strong tea.
adjective
infertile; unproductive
Used to describe soil that has low fertility.
This land is infertile, so yields are low.
Farmers work hard on infertile land but get little harvest.
adjective
poor; having little property
informalUsed to describe a family's financial situation.
Their family is poor and can't afford to send two kids to college.
Our family used to be poor, and we only lived a good life because our parents worked hard.