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“fat person” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinpàng zi

Example

他是个胖子,但很友好。tā shì gè pàng zi dàn hěn yóu hǎo

He is a fat person, but very friendly.

Illustration for 胖子 (fat person)

How to say “fat person” in Chinese

“Fat person” in Chinese is 胖子 (pàng zi).

A person recognized by a broad, rounded build rather than by a particular action or role.

Full entry for 胖子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 胖子

运动可以让胖子变得更健康。yùn dòng ké yǐ ràng pàng zi biàn de gèng jiàn kāng

Exercise can make fat people healthier.

Tips for using 胖子

  • Among close friends or family, the expression may be playful, while using it for strangers or people deserving formal respect can sound discourteous.

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