结实 (jiē shi) — sturdy, durable (of objects); strong, muscular (of physique)

Definition

Covers both 'sturdy/durable' (objects, like 结实耐用) and 'strong/muscular' (bodies). Unlike 强壮, which focuses only on physical strength, 结实 is also used for things built to last.

adjective
sturdydurable (of objects)strongmuscular (of physique)

Examples

  • 结实
    Zhè zhāng zhuō zi hěn jiē shi, yòng le shí nián dōu méi huài.
    This table is very sturdy; it hasn't broken after ten years of use.
  • 结实
    Tā jīng cháng duàn liàn, shēn tǐ hěn jiē shi.
    He exercises often, so his body is very strong.
  • 结实
    Zhè shuāng xié fēi cháng jiē shi, shì hé pá shān.
    These shoes are very durable and suitable for mountain climbing.

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