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薄
báo, bó
Description
"薄"用来说东西的厚度很小，比如很薄的纸或者很薄的衣服。
"薄" is used to describe something with very little thickness, such as very thin paper or very thin clothes.
它也可以表示感情、味道不深不浓，读音会不一样。
It can also indicate feelings or flavors that are not strong or intense, with a different pronunciation.
Meanings
薄báo
thin (in thickness)
这件衣服太薄了，我很冷。
This piece of clothing is too thin; I feel cold.
薄bó
weak, slight; not deep (feeling, taste)
这杯茶味道很薄。
This cup of tea tastes weak.
薄bó
to treat lightly, to look down on
我们不应该薄待朋友。
We shouldn't treat friends poorly.
Related words
Notes
- Reading
薄 is báo in everyday speech for physical thinness, bó in more literary or abstract senses.
- Nuance
厚 (hòu, thick) is its direct opposite for physical thickness.
In videos
“我觉得它的猪肝切得有点薄”
“虽然电子书很轻薄、很方便”
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