English–Chinese
“fat” in Chinese
How to say “fat” in Chinese
“Fat” in Chinese is 胖 (pàng).
Extra body fat fills out the body's outline, making it look rounder, thicker, and heavier.
Example sentences with 胖
她的弟弟比她更胖，衣服都不合身。tā de dì di bǐ tā gèng pàng yī fú dōu bù hé shēn
Her younger brother is fatter than she is, and none of his clothes fit.
Tips for using 胖
- In everyday conversation, a bare judgment about someone's body can sound blunt, so speakers often soften it or shift to wording about weight, health, or recent change.
Other Chinese words for “fat”
他想通过跑步减少身上的脂肪。tā xiǎng tōng guò pǎo bù jián shǎo shēn shàng de zhī fáng
He wants to reduce body fat by running.