五短三粗 — “Short and sturdy build”
五短三粗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Short and sturdy build”. Stocky; stout.
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五短三粗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
五短三粗 Character Breakdown
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那个看门的大叔虽然五短三粗，但人非常和善，总是笑脸迎人
Though the gatekeeper uncle was short and stocky, he was very kind and always greeted people with a smile.
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Synonyms of 五短三粗
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What does 五短三粗 mean?
五短三粗 (wǔ duǎn sān cū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Short and sturdy build”.
How do you pronounce 五短三粗?
五短三粗 is pronounced wǔ duǎn sān cū in Mandarin Chinese.
What is the Chinese definition of 五短三粗?
形容人身材矮小但很粗壮