kuānhòu

宽厚

HSK 7-9Word · AdjectiveTraditional寬厚

broad and thick; generous and kind; rich and full (voice)

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

3 senses · 7 examples
1.

adjective

broad and thick; spacious and solid

Used literally to describe the physical dimensions of objects or body parts, emphasizing both width and substantial thickness.

Tā他
zhǎng长
zhe着
yī一
fù副
kuān宽
hòu厚
de的
jiān肩
bǎng膀
 。

He has broad and thick shoulders.

Zhè这
kuài块
mù木
liào料
xiāng相
dāng当
kuān宽
hòu厚
 ,
shì适
hé合
zuò做
zhuō桌
miàn面
 。

This piece of wood is quite broad and thick, suitable for making a tabletop.

2.

adjective

generous and kind; magnanimous

commendatory

Describes a person's character, implying tolerance, kindness, and a lack of pettiness. It is a commendatory term.

Tā他
wéi为
rén⼈
kuān宽
hòu厚
 ,
cóng从
bù不
yǔ与
rén⼈
jì计
jiào较
 。

He is a generous and kind person who never argues over small things with others.

Gōng公
sī司
lǐng领
dǎo导
yǐ以
kuān宽
hòu厚
dài待
rén⼈
zhù著
chēng称
 。

The company's leadership is known for treating people with generosity and kindness.

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Tā她
yǒu有
yī一
kē颗
kuān宽
hòu厚
rén仁
cí慈
de的
xīn⼼
 。

She has a generous and benevolent heart.

3.

adjective

rich and full; deep and resonant (voice)

Primarily used to describe a voice, singing, or sound that is deep, powerful, and pleasant, often with good resonance.

Nà那
wèi位
nán男
zhōng中
yīn音
gē歌
shǒu⼿
de的
sǎng嗓
yīn音
kuān宽
hòu厚
yǒu有
lì力
 。

That baritone singer's voice is rich, full, and powerful.

Tā他
shuō说
huà话
shēng声
yīn音
kuān宽
hòu厚
 ,
tīng听
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
kě可
kào靠
 。

His speaking voice is deep and resonant, which sounds very reliable.