矬 (cuó) — (colloquial) short (of stature), stumpy; (bound form) used in 矬子 (a short person, derogatory)
Definition
Colloquial and somewhat rude word meaning 'short and stocky' — used mostly in casual speech, often as mild teasing. Don't use it about strangers or in formal writing.
(colloquial) short (of stature)stumpy(bound form) used in 矬子 (a short person, derogatory)
Examples
- 矬，。Tā gè zi tè bié cuó, zhàn zài yì qǐ bǐ bié rén ǎi yì tóu.He’s really short—when standing together he’s a head shorter than others.
- 矬，。Nǐ bié zǒng shuō rén jiā cuó, zhè yàng bú tài lǐ mào.Don’t keep calling people short—it’s not polite.
- 矬，。Zhè zhǒng gǒu tuǐ duǎn shēn cuó, pǎo qǐ lái tè bié huá jī.This breed of dog has short legs and a stumpy body, and looks really funny when running.
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