long and slender; slim and tall
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
long and slender; slim; lithe
Describes objects or body parts that are long and thin, often implying elegance or grace. Commonly used for figures, fingers, necks, legs, or tree trunks.
Tā她
shēn身
cái材
xiū修
cháng长
，
zǒu走
qǐ起
lù路
lái来
xiàng像
mó模
tè特
yī一
yàng样
yōu优
yǎ雅
。
She has a tall, slender figure and walks as elegantly as a model.
Tā他
yǒu有
yī一
shuāng双
xiū修
cháng长
de的
shǒu手
zhǐ指
，
fēi非
cháng常
shì适
hé合
tán弹
gāng钢
qín琴
。
He has long, slender fingers, which are perfect for playing the piano.
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Bái白
yáng杨
shù树
yǒu有
zhe着
xiū修
cháng长
tǐng挺
bá拔
de的
shù树
gàn干
。
The poplar trees have tall, straight trunks.
Zhè这
zhī只
cháng长
jǐng颈
lù鹿
yǒu有
zhe着
xiū修
cháng长
de的
bó脖
zi子
hé和
sì四
zhī肢
。
This giraffe has a long, slender neck and limbs.