Meaning
瘦身 literally means 'thin body' and refers to the process of losing weight or slimming down to achieve a leaner physique. It's commonly used in fitness, health, and beauty contexts. Unlike 减肥 (to reduce fat), 瘦身 often emphasizes the aesthetic goal of achieving a slim, toned appearance rather than just weight loss for health reasons.
Usage
瘦身 is frequently used in advertising, fitness programs, and beauty industry contexts. It carries a more positive, aspirational connotation than 减肥, suggesting body shaping and toning rather than just losing excess weight. Common in phrases like 瘦身计划 (weight loss plan) or 瘦身产品 (slimming products). More popular in commercial and marketing language than everyday conversation.
Examples
- 01她正在实行一个新的瘦身计划。.She is implementing a new weight loss plan.
- 02这家健身房推出了夏季瘦身课程。.This gym has launched a summer slimming course.
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Common collocations
- 瘦身计划weight loss plan
- 瘦身产品slimming products
- 瘦身方法slimming method
- 瘦身成功successful weight loss
Antonyms
Origin
Compound word combining 瘦 (thin/lean) with 身 (body), creating a straightforward descriptive term for making one's body thinner.