薄薄的 (báo) — (state adjective, reduplicated) very thin; thin (emphatic descriptor)

Definition

Reduplicated form of 薄 (báo, 'thin') that adds emphasis, meaning 'very thin' — gives a vivid, descriptive feel rather than a neutral statement.

adjective
(state adjective, reduplicated) very thinthin (emphatic descriptor)

Examples

  • 薄薄的
    Zhè zhāng zhǐ báo de, hěn róng yì pò.
    This piece of paper is very thin and easily torn.
  • 薄薄的
    Tā chuān zhuó báo de wài tào.
    She was wearing a very thin coat.
  • 薄薄的
    Zhè ge shǒu jī ké báo de, shǒu gǎn hěn hǎo.
    This phone case is very thin and feels good in the hand.

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