减肥

減肥
jiǎnféi
verb HSK 4 #4,877

Meanings

  1. 1 to lose weight
  2. 2 to go on a diet

Examples

Tā zhèngzài jiǎnféi, bù chī wǎnfàn.
She's on a diet and doesn't eat dinner.
Jiǎnféi zuìhǎo de fāngfǎ shì yùndòng.
The best way to lose weight is exercise.
Tā jiǎnféi chénggōng le, shòu le shí jīn.
He successfully lost weight — ten jin (5 kg) thinner.

Tips

culture
减肥 is a hugely popular topic in China. Weight is discussed much more openly than in Western cultures. Friends may say (you've gained weight) or (you've lost weight) as casual greetings.

Stroke Order

jiǎn
féi