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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'thick' with 厚 (hòu)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 穿 + 厚 + Noun

    Explanation

    厚 (hòu) means 'thick' and is used to describe the thickness or density of objects like clothing, books, or layers. It is the opposite of 薄 (báo, thin). For example, 厚衣服 means 'thick clothes' or 'heavy clothing.'

    Examples

    • 冬天要穿厚衣服,不然会感冒的。

      Dōngtiān yào chuān hòu yīfu, bùrán huì gǎnmào de.

      In winter you need to wear thick clothes, otherwise you'll catch a cold.

    • 这本书太厚了,我看了一个月还没看完。

      Zhè běn shū tài hòu le, wǒ kàn le yí ge yuè hái méi kàn wán.

      This book is too thick; I've been reading it for a month and still haven't finished.

    • 妈妈给我织了一条厚围巾,又暖和又好看。

      Māma gěi wǒ zhī le yì tiáo hòu wéijīn, yòu nuǎnhuo yòu hǎokàn.

      Mom knitted me a thick scarf — both warm and good-looking.

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