肉
meat; flesh; fruit pulp; slow-tempered
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
meat; flesh; muscle
Refers to animal flesh used as food or the muscular tissue of living beings.
I like to eat chicken and beef.
After exercising, the muscles on his arms are very firm.
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This piece of meat is very fresh and suitable for stewing soup.
Carnivores rely on hunting for survival.
The doctor said I need to reduce my intake of red meat.
noun
pulp; edible flesh of fruit or melon
Used specifically for the soft, edible part inside fruits, nuts, or melons.
The pulp of this jujube is very sweet.
Winter melon has thick flesh, suitable for making soup.
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Coconut flesh can be used to make desserts.
Lychee flesh is juicy and delicious.
He removed the apple core and only ate the flesh.
adjective
soft; not crisp; not crunchy
dialectDialect usage describing food texture that is soft, mushy, or lacking crispness.
This watermelon has soft flesh and is not crunchy.
The cookies that have been stored for a long time have become soft and not tasty.
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I like crunchy apples, not soft ones.
This plate of stir-fried peanuts is a bit soft and not fragrant enough.
Fried food becomes soft when it cools down, and the texture is much worse.
adjective
slow-tempered; sluggish; indecisive
dialectDialect usage describing a person's character as slow, indecisive, or lacking efficiency.
He has a slow temper and is never in a hurry about anything.
That person is too sluggish and doesn't have any efficiency at all.
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Don't be so slow when doing things, hurry up!
Her personality is a bit slow, but she is very reliable.
The boss thinks he's too sluggish and not suitable for jobs that require quick decisions.