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薄 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
thin; cold in manner; indifferent
meager; slight; weak
see 薄荷[bo4 he5]
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weak
weak
barren land
my meager sensibilities
inconstant in love
vast area
mean treatment
small profits
Notice where 薄 sits in each complete thought.
Cut the meat into thin slices.
Source: Tatoeba #395212 · CC BY 2.0 FRA woman is ever fickle and changeable.
Source: Tatoeba #4764586 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe ice on the lake is too thin to bear your weight.
Source: Tatoeba #333758 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe ice is too thin to bear your weight.
Source: Tatoeba #13104195 · CC BY 2.0 FRIn looking through the mist, I caught a glimpse of my future.
Source: Tatoeba #406451 · CC BY 2.0 FRShe complained to me of my small salary.
Source: Tatoeba #5405486 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.