精瘦 (jīng shòu) — wiry, lean and tough

Definição

Describes someone (or an animal) thin but strong, with firm, lean muscle — not skinny or frail. Unlike plain 瘦, it implies toughness and hidden strength, often with a wiry, resilient look.

verb
wirylean and tough

Exemplos

  • 精瘦
    Tā gè zi bù gāo, dàn shì jīng shòu, hěn yǒu lì qi.
    He is not tall, but he is wiry and very strong.
  • 精瘦
    Zhè zhī māo suī rán jīng shòu, dàn shì fēi cháng líng huó.
    This cat is wiry but very agile.
  • 精瘦
    Nà wèi lǎo rén jīng shòu, zǒu lù què hěn kuài.
    That old man is wiry, yet walks very fast.

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