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thick; deep; generous; thick (flavor)
Meanings
9 senses · 42 examplesadjective
thick (opposite of thin)
Used to describe physical thickness of objects, fabrics, or body parts.
This thick wooden board can be used to make a table.
I like wearing thick cotton jackets to stay warm in winter.
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He has thick lips and speaks a bit indistinctly.
This dictionary is much thicker than that one.
Mom spread a thick cotton quilt for me to sleep with overnight.
noun
thickness
Used to quantify the degree of flatness of an object.
This snowfall is two inches thick.
The thickness of this paper is only 0.1 millimeters.
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The thickness of this glass meets safety standards.
The thickness of the wall coating is uneven.
The thickness of this book is thinner than I expected.
adjective
deep (emotion/relationship)
Describes strong emotional bonds, friendships, or affections.
They have had deep, lasting friendship for decades.
My friendship with Old Wang is very deep.
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Parents' deep love for their children is always selfless.
This history has left us with profound cultural heritage.
Their emotional foundation is very deep.
adjective
kind; generous; honest
Describes a person's honest, kind, and tolerant character.
He is generous and kind, never caring about personal gains or losses.
This boss is honest and kind, and is highly respected by his employees.
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Honest and kind people often win more friends.
We should be people who treat others with kindness and tolerance.
His honest and kind personality makes him very popular in the community.
adjective
high profit; valuable gift
Used to describe large profits, expensive gifts, or generous rewards.
This project can bring huge profits.
He gave the teacher a valuable gift to express his thanks.
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This company attracts talented people with high salaries.
He made huge profits by reselling goods.
This restaurant gives very generous tips to its waitstaff.
adjective
strong, rich (flavor)
Describes intense, rich flavors of food, drinks, or smells.
This white wine has a strong, mellow flavor.
This soup has a very strong flavor, with lots of spices added.
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This coffee has a very strong bitter taste, not suitable for beginners.
He likes to eat Sichuan cuisine with strong flavors.
This flower tea has a very rich and strong aroma.
adjective
well-off; wealthy
informalDescribes a family or person with substantial wealth or resources.
His family is well-off, so he can fully support his own business.
The residents of this small town all have substantial family savings.
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Their family is well-off, so they could receive quality education from a young age.
Although his family is not wealthy, he bought a house through his own hard work.
This enterprise has substantial assets and strong risk resistance.
verb
to favor; to value; to prioritize
formalUsed to describe preferential treatment or preferential treatment of someone or something over others.
Company leaders should not favor one over the other, and treat all employees fairly.
Some scholars advocate prioritizing modern research over classical studies.
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The boss treats employees who have made outstanding contributions to the company favorably.
We should not prioritize ancient culture over modern development and ignore technological progress.
He has always treated his family well and never hesitates to give.
noun
surname Hou
Used as a family name in China.
Mr. Hou is a new colleague at our company.
My neighbor's surname is Hou, everyone calls him Uncle Hou.