Definitions
(adjective)
thick; substantial
(adjective)
generous; kind
(adjective)
rich or strong in flavor
Etymology
Depicts a jug of wine (𣆪) that has been aging in a cave (厂), thus having a strong flavor.
About
The character "厚" structurally integrates the radical "厂", often associated with cliffs or shelters, with an internal component that historically conveyed both phonetic and semantic elements related to accumulation or heaviness. Etymologically, it originally denoted physical thickness, as applied to materials like earth or cloth, emphasizing density and layered substance. Over centuries, its meaning extended beyond the tangible to describe abstract qualities, including generosity in character, depth in interpersonal relationships, and richness in taste or quality. The traditional form of the character, which has remained consistent in its construction, visually reflects this conceptual blend through its assembled parts, illustrating a progression from concrete attributes to broader metaphorical uses without altering its fundamental written appearance.
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Example Sentences Hide
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。