sturdy; stocky; thick-set
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
stocky; sturdy; thick-set
Often used to describe a person's build as short and robust, or an object as solid and chunky. The second syllable 'shi' is often pronounced in the neutral tone.
Zhè这
rén人
zhǎng长
de得
hěn很
dūn敦
shi实
，
yī一
kàn看
jiù就
hěn很
yǒu有
lì力
qi气
。
This man is very stocky and looks very strong at a glance.
Zhè这
ge个
tán坛
zi子
zhēn真
dūn敦
shi实
，
yòng用
le了
shí十
jǐ几
nián年
dōu都
méi没
huài坏
。
This jar is really sturdy; it hasn't broken after being used for over a decade.
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Tā他
shì是
ge个
dūn敦
shi实
de的
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
，
dǐ底
pán盘
hěn很
wěn稳
。
He is a sturdy athlete with a very stable lower body.
Zhè这
bǎ把
yǐ椅
zi子
zuò做
dé得
shí十
fēn分
dūn敦
shi实
，
zuò坐
shàng上
qù去
hěn很
ān安
xīn心
。
This chair is made very solidly; it feels very secure to sit on.