Chinese

hòu
Meaning: thick; deep; profound
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這本書很厚。
这本书很厚。
This book is very thick.
湖面上結了一層厚厚的冰。
A thick layer of ice has formed on the lake surface.
大地被厚雪覆蓋。
The earth is covered by thick snow.
書桌上放著幾本厚厚的書。
There are several thick books on the desk.
工人們用厚木板搭建了一個臨時的平臺。
The workers used thick wooden boards to build a temporary platform.

Usage Notes

Describes the distance between opposite sides of an object, or depth of feelings.

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