cou1 zong3粗壯粗壮
Jyutpingcou1 zong3
Yalechōu jong
Definition
Thick and sturdy; robust.
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How it's used
Focuses on the combination of girth and physical resilience, often used to describe limbs, tree trunks, or structural supports. While it can describe people, it implies a powerful, muscular build rather than just being overweight. It carries a positive connotation of being reliable and capable of bearing weight.
Examples
His arms are thick and sturdy, just like a strongman.
This pillar is so thick and sturdy, it should be able to support the ceiling.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply fat, as it specifically highlights strength and sturdiness. Using it to describe a person's waist or general body size can sound rude or imply they are bulky in a way that is not necessarily athletic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
