薄
thin; weak; unkind; despise; approach
Meanings
9 senses · 16 examplesadjective
thin; thin layer
formalFormal written variant of báo, used in fixed phrases like 薄雾、如履薄冰.
Morning mist shrouded the entire city.
He handled the crisis with extreme caution.
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Thin ice breaks easily, so don't skate on it.
adjective
slight; small amount
Used for skills, income, etc.
He only has minor skills and dare not perform in front of others.
They use the extensive farming method with low yield per acre here.
adjective
weak; frail
Used for physical strength, structures, etc.
He is frail and often catches colds.
The team's defense is weak and easy to break through.
adjective
unkind; inconsiderate
Used to describe a person's character or behavior.
The boss criticized the employee's mistake harshly and unkindly.
His words were frivolous and made people uncomfortable.
adjective
infertile; unproductive
formalFormal variant of báo, used in written Chinese.
They planted drought-resistant crops on infertile fields.
adjective
mild; weak in flavor
formalFormal variant of báo, used in written Chinese.
This weak wine is just a token of our regard; please don't dislike it.
verb
to despise; to look down on
formalUsed in formal and written contexts.
We should not despise other people's work results.
Historians despise this unsubstantiated theory.
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Many people now advocate prioritizing modern research over ancient studies.
proper noun
surname Bo
A common Chinese surname.
verb
to approach; to draw near
literaryLiterary and formal usage, mostly seen in fixed phrases.
This ship is anchored in Bohai Bay.
The sun is setting in the west, and the sky is getting dark.