English–Chinese
“slim” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiáo tiáo
Example
他的身材很苗条。tā de shēn cái hěn miáo tiáo
He has a very slim build.
How to say “slim” in Chinese
“Slim” in Chinese is 苗条 (miáo tiáo).
A figure that looks slender, light, and pleasingly proportioned rather than bulky.
Example sentences with 苗条
她坚持运动后，整个人显得更苗条。tā jiān chí yùn dòng hòu zhěng gè rén xiǎn de gèng miáo tiáo
After she kept exercising, she looked slimmer overall.
Tips for using 苗条
- In everyday descriptions, English speakers may hear thin as neutral or slightly critical, while this adjective presents a narrow, well-proportioned figure positively.