薄

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Thin" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 薄
Pinyin: báo
Pronunciation: bao2
English Translation: Thin

Usage:

"薄 (báo)" means "thin" in Chinese. It can be used to describe the thickness of objects, such as paper, fabric, or metal. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone's personality or character.

Example:

Chinese: 这张纸很薄。
Pinyin: Zhè zhāng zhǐ hěn báo.
English: This paper is very thin.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "薄 (báo)" that you may hear:

纤薄 (xiān báo): Extremely thin, delicate.
单薄 (dān báo): Thin and weak.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "薄 (báo)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "thin" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "薄 (báo)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"薄 (báo)" is an adjective and can be placed before or after the noun it modifies.
For example, you can say "薄纸 (báo zhǐ)" for "thin paper" or "纸很薄 (zhǐ hěn báo)" for "the paper is thin."
The opposite of "薄 (báo)" is "厚 (hòu)", which means "thick."