Definition
厚薄 literally means 'thickness and thinness', referring to how thick or thin an object is. It also has a figurative meaning in formal or literary Chinese: the degree of generosity or favor with which one treats others, i.e., munificence versus parsimony. As a noun, it is often used in contexts where contrast or comparison is implied.
n.
thickness (of an object)(figurative) degree of generosity or favor in treatmentmunificence vs parsimony
Examples
- 厚薄，。Zhè běn shū de hòu báo zhènghǎo, bú hòu yě bù báo.The thickness of this book is just right — neither too thick nor too thin.
- 厚薄，。Tā duì shéi dōu méiyǒu hòu báo, duì dàjiā dōu yíyàng hǎo.He shows no partiality to anyone — he treats everyone equally well.
- 厚薄，，。Mǎi yīfu shí yào zhùyì hòu báo, xiàtiān chuān báo de, dōngtiān chuān hòu de.When buying clothes, pay attention to the thickness: wear thin ones in summer and thick ones in winter.
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