清瘦 (qīng shòu) — thin and lean; wiry
Definition
Literary word for 'thin and lean,' often with a refined, dignified tone — usually describes an older person. Stronger than plain 瘦 ('thin') and more elegant than 瘦弱 ('thin and frail').
adjective
thin and leanwiry
Examples
- 清瘦。Tā kàn qǐ lái shí fēn qīng shòu.He looks very thin and lean.
- 清瘦，。Suī rán tā cháng dé qīng shòu, dàn shēn tǐ hěn hǎo.Although she is thin and lean, her health is very good.
- 清瘦，。Nà wèi lǎo xiān sheng shēn cái qīng shòu, dòng zuò què hěn mǐn jié.That old gentleman has a slender figure, yet his movements are very agile.
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