Chinese word

雄厚

Pronunciation

Pinyinxióng hòu

Meaning

  • adjectivesubstantial

Example

政府投入了雄厚的资金支持。zhèng fǔ tóu rù le xióng hòu de zī jīn zhī chí

The government invested substantial funds to provide support.

Illustration for 雄厚 (substantial)

More examples

这个地区由于雄厚的资源吸引了大量企业投资。zhè ge dì qū yóu yú xióng hòu de zī yuán xī yǐn le dà liàng qǐ yè tóu zī

This region attracted investment from many companies because of its abundant resources.

Core concept

A deep reserve of strength or resources that can support demanding work.

Common phrases

  • 雄厚的资源xióng hòu de zī yuán

    abundant resources

  • 雄厚的学术积累xióng hòu de xué shù jī lěi

    substantial academic accumulation

Similar words

充足chōng zú: Indicates that the needed amount or conditions are fully available and sufficient.
充裕chōng yù: Indicates having more than enough funds, time, or other resources for comfortable use.
丰富fēng fù: Indicates a rich range or large amount of content, knowledge, or resources.
充实chōng shí: Indicates that something has solid, meaningful content with little emptiness or waste.

Definition in Chinese

形容力量、资源或条件充足且强大，能够承担重大任务或为某项活动提供有力支持。xíng róng lì liàng zī yuán huò tiáo jiàn chōng zú qiě qiáng dà néng gòu chéng dān zhòng dà rèn wù huò wèi mǒu xiàng huó dòng tí gōng yǒu lì zhī chí

Word origin

雄 (xióng, "strong and imposing") + 厚 (hòu, "thick and ample") forms a compound for power or resources that are both impressive and plentiful.

Usage tips

  • In news reports, business talk, and official discussion, this adjective often describes an institution rather than a person, so it can sound more formal in casual conversation.

Opposites

  • 贫乏pín fámeageradjective

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