腆
rich; abundant; to protrude
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
rich; abundant; sumptuous
literaryA classical/literary term, now rare in modern spoken Mandarin.
Our humble town is not rich, but we offer it for your stay.
We prepared a sumptuous gift.
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I dare not lightly accept such a rich gift.
Although our family is not wealthy, we still entertain guests properly.
Such an abundant gift makes me feel uneasy.
verb
to stick out; to protrude; to puff out
dialectA dialectal usage, often describing a proud or pregnant posture.
He puffed out his chest and walked over with an air of importance.
The pregnant woman, with her big belly sticking out, finds it hard to move around.
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Stop sticking your belly out all the time, stand up straight!
That man with his potbelly sticking out looks like a boss at first glance.
The little chick ate its fill, its little belly protruding roundly.