Meaning
增肥 means to intentionally or unintentionally gain body weight or fat. It's commonly used when discussing body weight changes, diet plans, or farming contexts where animals are fattened. The word has a neutral to slightly negative connotation when referring to humans, though it can be positive for those trying to build mass.
Usage
Native speakers use 增肥 in health, fitness, and farming contexts. For humans, it's often used when someone is trying to gain weight for health reasons or has unintentionally gained weight. In agriculture, it refers to fattening livestock. More casual alternatives include 长胖 (zhǎng pàng) or 发胖 (fā pàng).
Examples
- 01他太瘦了，医生建议他增肥。, .He's too thin, so the doctor advised him to gain weight.
- 02冬天容易增肥，要注意控制饮食。, .It's easy to gain weight in winter, so you need to pay attention to controlling your diet.
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Common collocations
- 增肥计划weight gain plan
- 增肥食品weight gain foods
- 容易增肥easy to gain weight
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 增 (increase) with 肥 (fat/plump), literally meaning 'to increase fatness.' The construction follows standard Chinese verb-object pattern.