English–Chinese
“thick” in Chinese
How to say “thick” in Chinese
“Thick” in Chinese is 厚 (hòu).
A strong sense of substance, from the space between an object's two sides to the depth or weight of human feeling and treatment.
Example sentences with 厚
冬天我需要穿得很厚。dōng tiān wǒ xū yào chuān de hěn hòu
In winter, I need to dress in thick clothes.
Tips for using 厚
- When this adjective describes a person or conduct, it often signals warmth and generosity rather than body size; the surrounding noun determines which reading is active.
Other Chinese words for “thick”
这个管子太粗了，插不进去。zhè ge guǎn zi tài cū le chā bú jìn qù
The pipe is too thick to fit in.
这酱汁有点稠，很适合拌面。zhè jiàng zhī yóu diǎn chóu hěn shì hé bàn miàn
This sauce is a little thick and is great for mixing with noodles.
这杯奶茶有点粘稠，用吸管就能喝。zhè bēi nǎi chá yóu diǎn nián chóu yòng xī guǎn jiù néng hē
This milk tea is a little thick, so you can drink it with a straw.