burly; strapping; tall and strong
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
burly; strapping; tall and strong (of body)
Describes a person's physical build, emphasizing both height and muscular strength. Often used for men with broad shoulders and thick arms.
Zhè这
ge个
zhàn战
shì士
kuān宽
jiān肩
bǎng膀
，
cū粗
gē胳
bo膊
，
shēn身
liang量
hěn很
kuí魁
wú梧
。
This soldier has broad shoulders, thick arms, and a burly build.
Tā他
shēn身
cái材
kuí魁
wú梧
，
zhàn站
zài在
rén人
qún群
zhōng中
gé格
wài外
xiǎn显
yǎn眼
。
He has a tall, imposing stature and stands out conspicuously in the crowd.
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Nà那
wèi位
kuí魁
wú梧
de的
jǐng警
chá察
zǒu走
guò过
lái来
，
xiǎo小
tōu偷
xià吓
de得
bù不
gǎn敢
dòng动
。
That burly police officer walked over, and the thief was too scared to move.
Tā他
shì是
ge个
kuí魁
wú梧
de的
dà大
hàn汉
，
lì力
dà大
wú无
qióng穷
。
He is a burly giant with immense strength.