稠
thick; dense
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
thick; dense (of liquids with solids)
Used to describe liquids like porridge, paste, ink, etc., with high solid content, opposite to 稀.
The millet porridge my mom cooked is very thick and tastes especially good.
This jar of sesame paste is too thick; add some water to thin it out.
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In calligraphy class, the teacher told us to grind the ink until thick before writing.
This thick yogurt is more filling than thin yogurt.
Make the batter a bit thicker, and the fried pancakes will be crispier.
adjective
dense; crowded
Used to describe population, objects, or crowds being closely gathered together.
This old urban area is narrow with a dense population, and walking is quite tiring.
During the Spring Festival, the train station is packed with crowds full of returning travelers.
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The trees in this forest grow very densely, and almost no sunlight can get through.
Big cities always have dense lights at night and are extremely lively.
Due to the dense population, this city has always had great traffic pressure.