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How do you say "thick" in Chinese?
厚重
hòu zhòng
In Chinese, "thick" is 厚重 (hòu zhòng).
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Pronunciation
When you say hòu zhòng, lead with "hòu" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "zhòng" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Writing and usage
厚重 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
他切了一大片面包。
tā qiè le yī dà piàn miàn bāo 。
He cut a thick slice of bread.
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How to remember 厚重
Think of "hòu zhòng" as sounding like "hoh joong": imagine thick happening right as you say it.
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Questions about 厚重
How do you pronounce 厚重?
When you say hòu zhòng, lead with "hòu" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "zhòng" snapped down sharply (fourth tone).
Is 厚重 formal or casual?
厚重 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 厚重 used in Chinese?
厚重 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 他切了一大片面包。 (He cut a thick slice of bread.).
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