薄
báo
thin
Part of speech · adjective
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 这件衣服很薄。These clothes are thin.
- 薄薄的一层雪。A thin layer of snow.
Collocations
很薄薄薄的薄一点
Mnemonic
薄 — two readings: báo (2nd, everyday "thin") vs bó (2nd, formal/abstract "weak, slight" as in 薄情 "fickle"). Cognate of Japanese 薄い usui. Opposite: 厚 hòu "thick".
Quick check
"薄情 (cold-hearted)"?