Meaning
肥腻 describes food that is excessively fatty, oily, or rich in a way that may be unappetizing or hard to digest. It's commonly used when food has too much oil or fat content, making it feel heavy on the stomach. This term carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the food is overly indulgent or unhealthy.
Usage
Native speakers use 肥腻 primarily to describe food that's too oily or fatty, especially meat dishes or fried foods. It's often used when declining food or explaining dietary preferences. The term can also occasionally be used metaphorically to describe overly ornate or excessive writing styles, though this usage is less common in everyday speech.
Examples
- 01这道菜太肥腻了，我吃不下。, .This dish is too greasy, I can't eat it.
- 02医生建议我少吃肥腻的东西。.The doctor advised me to eat less greasy food.
Characters
Common collocations
- 太肥腻too greasy
- 肥腻的食物greasy food
- 吃得太肥腻eat too much greasy food
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to fat and oil. 肥 originally referred to fertile soil and fatness, while 腻 (with the meat radical 月) specifically refers to the greasy quality of fatty meat or oil.