Definition
粗大 is a stative verb (adjective) that describes something as physically large in diameter or overall size — 'thick' or 'bulky' — and also applies to sounds that are loud and deep, like a roaring voice or thunder. Use it for tree trunks, arms, fingers, or voices, but not for abstract concepts.
s.v.
thick (of cylindrical objects)bulkylarge and heavyloud and deep (of sound)
Examples
- 粗大，。Nà kē shù de shùgàn fēicháng cū dà, yí ge rén dōu bào bú zhù.The trunk of that tree is very thick — one person can't wrap their arms around it.
- 粗大，。Zhège xínglǐxiāng tài cū dà le, fàng bú jìn hòubèixiāng.This suitcase is too bulky to fit in the trunk.
- 粗大，。Tā tūrán fāchū yì shēng cū dà de hǒujiào, bǎ dàjiā dōu xià le yí tiào.He suddenly let out a loud, deep roar, scaring everyone.
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