big and burly; strapping; hefty
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
big and burly; strapping; brawny; hefty
Usually describes men with a robust, sturdy build. Often carries a connotation of being strong and capable of heavy physical labor. Can sometimes imply a rough or countrified appearance.
Zhè这
gè个
wǔ五
dà大
sān三
cū粗
de的
qīng青
nián年
rén人
，
hún浑
shēn身
yǒu有
shǐ使
bù不
wán完
de的
lì力
qi气
。
This strapping young man had inexhaustible strength.
Tā他
zhǎng长
de得
wǔ五
dà大
sān三
cū粗
，
yī一
kàn看
jiù就
shì是
gè个
gàn干
lì力
qi气
huó活
de的
。
He's big and burly—clearly someone who does heavy labor.
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Bié别
kàn看
zhè这
rén人
wǔ五
dà大
sān三
cū粗
，
xīn心
si思
què却
hěn很
xì细
nì腻
。
Despite his hefty build, he's actually quite sensitive and thoughtful.
Mén门
kǒu口
zhàn站
zhe着
yī一
gè个
wǔ五
dà大
sān三
cū粗
de的
bǎo保
ān安
。
A burly security guard stood at the entrance.