Definition
厚实 is a stative verb (similar to an adjective) that describes something physically thick and sturdy — like a heavy winter coat, a solid wall, or thick fabric. It also extends metaphorically to mean 'substantial' in terms of wealth (家底厚实) and 'reliable' or 'sincere' when describing a person's character (厚实的人). It's a colloquial, versatile word in daily speech.
s.v.
thick and sturdy (of physical objects)substantialwell-off (of financial means)reliablesincere (of a person's character)
Examples
- 厚实，。Zhè jiàn dàyī miànliào hěn hòu shí, chuān qǐlái tèbié nuǎnhuo.This coat's fabric is thick and sturdy, making it especially warm to wear.
- 厚实，。Tāmen jiā jiādǐ hòu shí, shēnghuó guò de búcuò.Their family has substantial savings and lives well.
- 厚实，。Lǎo Lǐ shì ge hòu shí rén, shénme shì jiāo gěi tā dōu fàngxīn.Lao Li is a reliable person; you can trust him with anything.
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