bó

襮

Character · Verb · NounTraditional薄

thin; slight; scanty; meager; mean

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

verb

to show; to reveal; to express

literary

A classical/literary usage. Often used in formal or written contexts, as indicated by the marker 〈书〉.

Tā他
de的
yán言
xíng行
bù不
shàn善
yú于
bó薄
lù露
zì自
jǐ己
de的
gǎn感
qíng情
 。

His words and actions are not good at revealing his own feelings.

Cǐ此
shī诗
wěi委
wǎn婉
 ，
bù不
yù欲
bó薄
yuàn怨
 。

This poem is subtle and does not intend to openly express resentment.

2.

noun

exterior; surface; appearance

literary

A classical/literary usage, referring to the outward form or surface of something.

Guān观
qí其
bó薄
 ，
zhī知
qí其
lǐ里
 。

Observe its exterior to know its interior.

Jūn君
zǐ子
bù不
yǐ以
sè色
bó薄
qǔ取
rén人
 。

A gentleman does not judge people by their outward appearance.