厚重

hòuzhòng

adjective #23,460

Meanings

1 thick and heavy
2 solid and weighty
3 substantial
4 profound and dignified

Characters

thick; generous; substantial

heavy; serious; important

Examples

这本书内容厚重，需要慢慢品读。

Zhè běn shū nèiróng hòuzhòng, xūyào mànmàn pǐndú.

This book has substantial content and needs to be read slowly and thoughtfully.

他的嗓音厚重，非常有磁性。

Tā de sǎngyīn hòuzhòng, fēicháng yǒu cíxìng.

His voice is deep and heavy — very magnetic.

Tips

usage

厚重 can describe physical objects (a thick, heavy book or coat) or abstract qualities (a rich cultural heritage, a weighty personality). It often implies substance and depth rather than mere size.

Stroke Order

厚 hòu

重 zhòng