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Etymology
Depicts a jug of wine (𣆪) that has been aging in a cave (厂), thus having a strong flavor.
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The character 厚 (hòu) combines the cliff radical 厂 (hǎn), often used in characters related to geography or structures, with an interior that now looks like 日 (rì, sun) over 子 (zǐ, child). Originally, however, the inner components depicted an earthen mound or inverted vessel, suggesting substantial volume. Its primary meaning is physical thickness, as in a deep book, a sturdy wall, or a thick sheet of ice. This sense of material substantiality extends metaphorically to describe profound emotions, deep friendships, generous attitudes, and rich flavors.
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这本书很厚。
这张桌子的厚度是五厘米。
他是一个厚道的人。
我们之间有深厚的友谊。
这件大衣厚重而温暖。
这块木板非常厚实。
父母对我寄予厚望。
尽管面临困难，他仍以厚道的态度对待每个人。