tall and sturdy; burly; strapping
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
tall and sturdy; burly; strapping; imposing
literaryUsed to describe a person's physical build or stature. More formal and literary than 魁梧, often implying a majestic or imposing presence.
Tā他
shēn身
cái材
kuí魁
wěi伟
，
xiàng像
gè个
zhí职
yè业
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
。
He is tall and strapping, like a professional athlete.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
tǐ体
gé格
kuí魁
wěi伟
，
wēi威
fēng风
lǐn凛
lǐn凛
。
This general has an imposing burly build, looking majestic and awe-inspiring.
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Kuí魁
wěi伟
de的
shēn身
cái材
ràng让
tā他
zài在
rén人
qún群
zhōng中
shí十
fēn分
xiǎn显
yǎn眼
。
His tall, sturdy build makes him stand out prominently in the crowd.