physical build; place; spot
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
build; physical stature; body size
informalInformal, often used in northern Mandarin dialects to describe a person's physique.
Zhè这
rén人
kuài块
r儿
hěn很
dà大
，
xiàng像
gè个
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
。
This person has a big build, like an athlete.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
kuài块
r儿
xiǎo小
，
lì力
qì气
kě可
bù不
xiǎo小
。
Don't underestimate him for his small stature; he's quite strong.
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Tā他
liàn练
le了
yī一
shēn身
hǎo好
kuài块
r儿
。
He's built a great physique through training.
noun
place; spot; area
dialectPrimarily a dialectal usage, common in northern regions like Beijing and Hebei.
Zhè这
yī一
dài带
wǒ我
shú熟
dé得
hěn很
，
nǎ哪
kuài块
r儿
dōu都
qù去
guò过
。
I know this area very well; I've been to every spot.
Nǐ你
nǎ哪
kuài块
r儿
shuāi摔
tòng痛
le了
？
Which spot did you hurt when you fell?
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Wǒ我
zài在
zhè这
kuài块
r儿
gōng工
zuò作
hǎo好
jǐ几
nián年
le了
。
I've been working in this area for several years now.
Zhǎo找
gè个
yīn阴
liáng凉
kuài块
r儿
xiē歇
huì会
r儿
。
Find a shady spot to rest for a bit.