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portly in Chinese

portly in Chinese is 厉害 — portly means somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.

portly in Chinese

厉害

adj

Pronounced: lì hai

Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight. [from 15th c.]

What does "portly" mean?

adj Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.
adj Having a dignified bearing; handsome, imposing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "portly" in Chinese?

"portly" in Chinese is 厉害. portly means: Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.

How do you pronounce 厉害?

"portly" in Chinese is 厉害, pronounced "lì hai".

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