厚重 (hòu zhòng) — thick and heavy (of an object); dignified and solemn (of character or bearing); rich and generous (of texture, flavor, or content)
Definition
厚重 pairs a physical sense ('thick and heavy,' like a book) with a figurative sense ('weighty,' of character, writing, or flavor). At HSK 7 it is most often used for dignified bearing or rich, substantial content.
adjective
thick and heavy (of an object)dignified and solemn (of character or bearing)rich and generous (of texture, flavor, or content)
Examples
- 厚重，。Zhè běn shū hěn hòu zhòng, ná zhe jué de hěn chén.This book is thick and heavy; it feels very heavy in the hand.
- 厚重，。Tā wèi rén hòu zhòng, zuò shì fēi cháng wěn zhòng.He is dignified and reliable; he handles things very steadily.
- 厚重，。Zhè dào tāng wèi dào hòu zhòng, hē qǐ lái hěn xiāng.This soup has a rich flavor; it tastes very savory.
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