noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
big-boned; sturdily built; stout
Describes a person or animal with a large, sturdy skeletal frame and solid build. Often used positively for robustness.
Antonyms: 骨細
He has a big-boned physique and is suited for physical labor.
A sturdily built dog looks dependable.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
solid; robust; well-constructed
Figurative use for plans, stories, policies, or arguments that are substantial, well-grounded, and not flimsy. Often used in news and reviews.
This novel attracts readers with its solid storyline.
The government announced a robust policy.
small-boned; slender; slight
Compound of 骨 (bone) and 太 (thick). The figurative sense developed naturally from the idea of a thick-boned, sturdy frame.