Chinese word

笨重

Pronunciation

Pinyinbèn zhòng

Meaning

  • adjectivebulky

Example

这个包裹很笨重，请两个人来搬。zhè ge bāo guǒ hěn bèn zhòng qǐng liǎng gè rén lái bān

This package is very bulky, so please have two people carry it.

Illustration for 笨重 (bulky)

More examples

这款手机的外壳太笨重，握起来不舒服。zhè kuǎn shǒu jī de wài ké tài bèn zhòng wò qǐ lái bù shū fú

This phone's case is too bulky, so it is uncomfortable to hold.

Core concept

A large, weighty object that is awkward to lift, carry, or use.

Common phrases

  • 笨重的设备bèn zhòng de shè bèi

    bulky equipment

  • 动作笨重dòng zuò bèn zhòng

    clumsy movements

  • 笨重的设计bèn zhòng de shè jì

    cumbersome design

Similar words

笨拙bèn zhuō: Awkward and unskilled in the way the body or hands move.
沉重chén zhòng: Having considerable weight that makes lifting or carrying hard.
臃肿yōng zhǒng: Oversized and awkwardly bulky in appearance or handling.

Definition in Chinese

体积大且沉重，搬动或使用时不方便。tǐ jī dà qiě chén zhòng bān dòng huò shǐ yòng shí bù fāng biàn

Word origin

笨 (bèn, "clumsy") + 重 (zhòng, "heavy") forms a compound for something whose weight and awkwardness make it hard to handle.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this adjective is especially useful for packages, furniture, and equipment, where size and handling matter together rather than weight alone.

Other meanings

  • heavyadjective
  • cumbersomeadjective

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